What is this form for?

If a business wishes to apply for Tourism Export Council allied membership this form must be completed by the applicant and duly signed by the person authorised to sign on behalf of the applicant.

The applicant should be aware of the Tourism Export Council Code of Ethics and Constitution and Rules which can be read on the Tourism Export Council web site at www.tourismexportcouncil.org.nz.

What do I need to include with this form?

  • Payment of $100 + GST ($115) being the application fee. This will be treated as a processing fee and is non-refundable.
  • A product brochure or URL link to your website.
  • Copy of Current Health & Safety at Work 2015 Act Plan (preferred)
  • Letters of support from two Tourism Export Council Inbound tour operator members. You can view a full list of current TECNZ Inbound members here.

What happens next?

The Tourism Export Council secretariat will respond to the applicant within 5 working days, acknowledging receipt of the application and confirming that it has been referred to the Board.

Once the Tourism Export Council Board has approved the application the applicant will be advised accordingly. A certificate of membership will be issued and an annual subscription fee will be due immediately.

Annual subscription fees are normally payable in April each year. Members who join during our financial year will be charged a pro-rated membership fee as follows:

* monthly direct debit payments can also be arranged. Please email accounts@tourismexportcouncil.org.nz for further information.

1. Contact Details
2. Describe Business Activities: (this will appear on your TEC web listing - you can add more later)
3. Directors / Shareholders:
4. Details of Structure of your Business (please tick appropriate box)
5. Do you have a printed brochure selling your products?
6. Are you a member of your sector association and the Tourism Industry Association?

7. Are you signed up to the Tourism Sustainability Commitment?

8. Are you a Qualmark licence holder?
9. If you are NOT a Qualmark licence holder, what safety standards have you instituted to protect your customers?
10. If you are NOT a Qualmark licence holder, what quality standards have you instituted to protect your customers and improve the quality of your service and product?
11. What insurances do you hold to protect your customers? e.g. Public and Professional Liability
12. Please provide a Health and Safety at Work 2015 Act Plan. For more information click here.
13. Do you offer preferred terms to Inbound members as stated in the Code of Ethics and Practice?
14. The following two inbound tour operator members of the Tourism Export Council support our application for membership
15. Your web listing can now include your targeted markets, product type, and listing category as displayed below. Please check the boxes relevant to your company. You can check more than one.

By submitting this form I approve that the $100+ gst application fee be added in addition to the membership fee invoice if not able to send a $100+ gst ($115.00) cheque.