This is not
your average membership.
Recognized by Destination Canada as the nation’s leading authority on culinary and agritourism, the Culinary Tourism Alliance has nearly 20 years of expertise in driving impact through strategic development, networking, and partnerships. We collaborate with destinations, organizations, educators, operators, and food groups to grow food tourism across Canada.
Along with robust marketing benefits outlined in the different membership types below, members of the Culinary Tourism Alliance receive:
Our comprehensive newsletters with the latest updates & opportunities
Access to the Members-Only Hub featuring Alliance resources for your organization and partners
Opportunity for Associate Membership with TIAC for only $25!
15% discount on regular price tickets to the Taste of Place Summit
Representation for you to media, consumers and government
Representation within TIAC, TIAO, ITAC and UN Tourism
Eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors
Access to our Annual General Meeting with voting privileges
Annual report on the successes and future plans of the Alliance
Opportunity to provide relevant industry content for amplification on our @culinarytourismalliance channels
Explore Our Membership Options
Discover the right membership for your needs, whether you're joining as a DMO, a sector group, or an academic institution. Each tier offers unique benefits to help you connect, grow, and succeed within the culinary tourism community.
Join us and help create a dynamic, delicious Ontario.
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Take a look at our content marketing initiatives.
CONSUMER MARKETING BENEFITS
(Destinations, and Sector Organizations with consumer facing content only)
Customizable destination profile page and logo presence on OntarioCulinary.com including interactive map, dynamic Instagram gallery and itinerary inspiration
Full year of ad space on OntarioCulinary.com
Artwork must be provided by the member.
One destination feature in our weekly consumer newsletter
Periodic destination features on @OntarioCulinary social channels
Opportunity for you and your partners to add events to our online calendar
Opportunity to provide sponsored content for all platforms
Social media love when you tag @OntarioCulinary or use #FeastOn
Access to pay-to-play marketing campaigns, like the Do Something Delicious campaign and our custom content marketing packages
FEEL GOOD BENEFITS
Grow food tourism in Ontario
Support stakeholders in your region interested in accessing our knowledge base and promotional channels
Contribute to the collective voice building Ontario’s diverse foodways
Support the annual Ontario Culinary Tourism Awards of Excellence program
Access the wealth of expertise in food tourism development
Stay in the know on who is doing what in food and tourism across Ontario
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
$1000 - Organizations with an annual budget under $1.5 million/year
$2500 - Organizations with an annual budget between $1.5 - 2.5million/year
$5000 - Organizations with an annual budget over $2.5 million/year
We are committed to supporting the development of world class food tourism destinations - and Canada is top of the list.
CONSUMER MARKETING BENEFITS
(Operators, Destinations and Sector Organizations with consumer facing content only)
Logo presence on CanadaCulinary.com
Customizable profile page on CanadaCulinary.com including interactive map (if applicable), dynamic Instagram gallery, and itinerary inspiration
Full year of ad space on CanadaCulinary.com
Artwork must be provided by the member.
Destination feature in consumer newsletter
Periodic features on @CanadaCulinary social channels
Opportunity for you and your partners to add events to our online calendar
Opportunity to provide sponsored content for all platforms
Social media love when you tag @CanadaCulinary
Access to pay-to-play marketing campaigns, like the Great Taste of Canada and our custom content marketing packages
FEEL GOOD BENEFITS
Grow culinary and agritourism in Canada
Support stakeholders in your region interested in accessing our knowledge base and promotional channels
Contribute to the collective voice building Canada’s diverse foodways
Access the wealth of expertise in food tourism development
Stay in the know on who is doing what in food and tourism across Canada
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
Ontario members save 50% on national membership!
$1000 - Organizations with an annual budget under $1.5 million/year
$2500 - Organizations with an annual budget between $1.5 - 2.5million/year
$5000 - Organizations with an annual budget over $2.5 million/year
A membership that makes the grade.
Canada’s colleges and universities play a significant role in growing food tourism across Canada by resourcing our industry with top-tier talent. The Culinary Tourism Alliance is proud to partner with academic institutions across the country to showcase their world-class culinary arts, tourism, and hospitality programs.
MARKETING BENEFITS
Logo presence on CulinaryTourismAlliance.com
Customizable profile page on CulinaryTourismAlliance.com including dynamic Instagram gallery, backlinks and the opportunity to showcase your program offerings
Full year of ad space on OntarioCulinary.com or CanadaCulinary.com
Opportunity to provide content for our blog, social media channels, and monthly member newsletter
Social media love when you tag @CulinaryTourismAlliance
FEEL GOOD BENEFITS
Support the national culinary and agritourism strategy
Grow food tourism in Canada
Support stakeholders in your region interested in accessing our knowledge base and promotional channels
Contribute to the collective voice building Canada’s culinary tourism industry
Access the wealth of expertise in food tourism development
Stay in the know on who is doing what in food and tourism across Canada
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE - $500
Membership that means business.
This membership is for food groups or sector organizations who are dedicated to fostering the growth of exceptional food tourism destinations, but do not have the need for consumer marketing. If your organization is interested in reaching our consumer audiences, Ontario or National Membership would be a better fit.
MARKETING BENEFITS
Logo presence on CulinaryTourismAlliance.com
Full year of ad space on OntarioCulinary.com or CanadaCulinary.com
Opportunity to provide relevant content for our blog, social media channels, and monthly member newsletter
Social media love when you tag @CulinaryTourismAlliance
FEEL GOOD BENEFITS
Support the national culinary and agritourism strategy
Grow food tourism in Canada
Support partners in your region interested in accessing our knowledge base and promotional channels
Contribute to the collective voice building Canada’s culinary tourism industry
Access the wealth of expertise in food tourism development
Stay in the know on who is doing what in food and tourism across Canada
Become a Member
Join the Culinary Tourism Alliance today.
