| Membership Application Form |
Download the memberhip application here.
| Membership Benefits Package includes: |
We would love to have you join the association! Why join? Here are just a few reasons...
- 250 complimentary official association business cards with your own personalized information on them
- Website listing for our business members which includes a website link and a membership roster
- Listing on our website including a bio, photograph (optional), and one link of your choice.
- Official San Diego Professional Tour Guide Association logoed name tag (One per year is included with membership)
- Subscription to our monthly e-newsletter which provides the latest on San Diego-related tourism information as well as information on upcoming meetings, workshops, familiarization tours, networking mixers as well as other social functions
- Opportunity to become a certified or qualified guide by going through our certification program. Certified and qualified members are eligible to receive all appropriate meeting planner and tour operator work leads and referrals
- Invitation to participate in association-sponsored familiarization "FAM" Tours, which are a prime learning opportunity which will help you become an expert in the area(s) we feature on the FAM tours
- Invitation to attend our monthly meetings, which are typically held at the Downtown Business Center in Horton Plaza. Special guest speakers from the local San Diego tourism industry are featured as a part of each meeting, which is another prime learning opportunity for our association guides
- Invitation to attend various networking mixers and social functions which are not only fun, but can also lead to work opportunities
- Invitation to attend assocation-sponsored educational workshops focused on helping our members to become better tour guides and field staff
- Members are eligible to receive discounts on local restaurants, attractions, shops and hotels
| Membership Fees: |
Annual Fees: $50 individual members, $75 business members. No charge for honorary members.
Membership term is from January to December of each year. Discounts for early renewal and for new members are available, as well as pro-rated discounts for those who sign up later in the year.
Applications will be verified and approved by the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it who then advises as to where dues, application and proof of employment or letters of recommendation are to be mailed.
| Certification Test Fee: |
$20 per person.
Our certification testing is typically offered twice a year, spring/summer and fall/winter. Current non-certified members will have the opportunity to become certified. Prospective guides must be members of the association for at least 6 months to participate in our certification testing program. This is also an optional refresher opportunity for current certified members.
For more information please visit our certification information page. Applications may be obtained by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , our certification committee chair.
