Membership

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Experience Scottsdale!

Since 1987, Experience Scottsdale has promoted Scottsdale as a world-class vacation and meetings destination to meeting planners, travel agents, tour operators, media, and leisure visitors from around the globe.

Tourism is one of Scottsdale’s largest industries, and we are committed to helping you tap into this lucrative market. As a member of Experience Scottsdale, you’ll benefit from our proven track record of marketing, meeting and group sales, and public relations. Plus, you’ll connect with hundreds of other local tourism and hospitality businesses in our membership network.   

My staff and I are honored to work alongside the thousands of people in our community who help create an unparalleled experience for our visitors. One of our primary goals at Experience Scottsdale is to ensure that all of our members receive a return on their investment that exceeds expectations.

We look forward to partnering with you as we continue to market and promote our vibrant destination.

Rachel Sacco
President & CEO

TOP REASONS TO JOIN

Experience Scottsdale offers its members opportunities to not only reach potential customers – visitors, meeting planners, media, travel agents and tour operators – but also to connect with fellow businesses in the local tourism industry. Below is just a taste of the extensive benefits you’ll receive as an Experience Scottsdale member.

1. NETWORK AND PARTNER WITH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY 
   Experience Scottsdale hosts dozens of free, exclusive meetings, seminars and networking events for its 400+ member businesses each year. As an Experience Scottsdale member, you’ll be invited to all of our events.

2. MILLIONS OF WEBSITE VISITORS
   Last year, 3 million people visited ExperienceScottsdale.com. By becoming a member of Experience Scottsdale, you’ll be able to tap into that website visitation by updating your business listing with important details, imagery, videos, events and promotions.

3. FREE PROMOTION IN EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE PUBLICATIONS
   Each year, Experience Scottsdale publishes a visitor guide and meeting and travel planner guide, both of which are distributed to thousands of people each year. The guides, which are valuable tools for potential visitors and customers, feature Experience Scottsdale members both in print and online.

4. NEARLY 40 EXTRA PEOPLE WORKING FOR YOU
   Experience Scottsdale members rely on the expertise of our nearly 40 staff members. We will become an extension of your team and will work with you to find new marketing and promotional opportunities.

5. MARKET RESEARCH & INDUSTRY NEWS
   Experience Scottsdale members are kept up-to-date on the latest industry news and trends, both local and national, with the weekly Tourism Industry Update newsletter. Plus, you’ll have access to Experience Scottsdale’s proprietary research on visitors and meeting planners.
    

TESTIMONIALS

• “When we decided to open up in the Valley of the Sun, our first stop was Experience Scottsdale. They are a great resource for us and provide education, experience, professionalism and networking for the tourism industry!”
  Scott Appleman President, Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
   
• “Our membership with Experience Scottsdale is the most valuable investment our company has made.”
  Ace Bailey President, Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours