Benefits of Membership

• Opportunities to participate in a collective cooperative advertising program at a reasonable cost.
• Phone referrals from our phone services at the Tourism Welcome Center
• Brochure Distribution at the Tourism Welcome Center
• Opportunities to have displays at the Tourism Welcome Center
• Opportunities to send out brochures with Blue Ridge HOST, Incorporated to trade shows and consumer shows for a nominal fee.
• Opportunities to purchase advertising in our local brochure as well as “Special Event” brochures.
• Access to tourism research and statistics.
• Special interest councils that address niche marketing needs.
• Representation on several tourism-related boards and support from local Chambers of Commerce and other Visitors Centers.
• Marketing and Promotional assistance.
• Legislative Monitoring
• Hospitality Training for your employees.

Actively Participate and Administer

• Craft Shows (Appalachian Crafters) and Mountain Music
• Thunder on the Parkway Car Show / Sports Rally
• 3rd week end in June (Cherry Pickin’ Festival)
• 2nd week end in September (Apple Pickin’ Festival)
• Motorcycle Runs / Shows
• Pumpkin Patch / Corn Maze
• Festival of Lights – Tree Farm Cuttings
• Hummer Show
• Star Study Nights
• Native Flower Identification Seminars
• Star Study Seminars

Benefits of the Website

• Listing on the Website
• Opportunity to post photos or logo with listing
• Reciprocal links to Web Site
• Opportunity to post availability, promotions, and specials for visitors to see.
• Opportunities to list “special packages: with other Blue Ridge Host members or post coupon specials on our coupon page.
• Be able to participate in the development of a Blue Ridge HOST Travel Planner for our local area
• Calendar featuring Blue Ridge HOST events, Parkway Events, Member Events, and a blooming calendar of flowers, fruits, and trees.

Printable Membership Application