ALLIED MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS*

 

Access to GKCAA Membership Directory online with contact information for all members.

Internal marketing opportunity to communicate one promotion per year to all other members via an official GKCAA membership e-blast.

 

Participation in all GKCAA networking and educational events. Each membership includes free admission for up to 3 guests to all GKCAA events.

Participation in Tourism Day at the K to expose your establishment to fans attending a Kansas City Royals game.

 

A listing on the GKCAA Web site (www.attractionskc.com) with a direct link to your website.

 

Allied Membership upgrades provide optimal exposure to all attraction members.

• Gold Allied Membership provides co-sponsorship of two membership events per year and a dedicated listing and link in one GKCAA monthly e-newsletter to members.
• Platinum Allied Membership provides exclusive sponsorship of one membership event, co-sponsorship of one membership event and a dedicated listing and link in six monthly GKCAA e-newsletters to members.

Discounts on KCCVA membership:
New KCCVA members receive 25% off Level 3 ($500) a savings of $150. Existing and Corporate members are not eligible for KCCVA membership upgrade discounts. Please contact Karen Myer at the KCCVA at kmyer@visitkc.com or 816.691.3813 to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

Discounts on Kansas City Group Tour Association (KCGTA) membership. Please contact Kelli Freeman at the KCGTA at kfreeman@kcgta.com or 816.506.8086 to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

A mention of your organization on 50,000 GKCAA promotional brochures distributed throughout the Greater Kansas City area.

 

A 20% discount off the current rate card for brochure distribution through CTM Media Group. Please contact Tanyale Ransom at CTM Media Group at transom@ctmmedia.com or 816.356.4130 to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

Each member has the option to participate in summer (June) and fall (September) regional radio promotions that include an average of 30 promotional spots per week, on-air “live” contesting and online elements. Complete summaries and random air-checks are provided by Ruth Burke & Associates which include stations, format, frequency, rank for P25-54, weeks the promotion is scheduled, total promotional mentions, additional feedback from stations and prize distribution accountability. Markets include: Omaha, NE Springfield, MO Kansas City, MO Wichita, KS.  Please contact Linda Norfleet of Ruth Burke & Associates at lnorfleet@rburke.com or 816-444-4270 to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

A connection to the Advocacy Committee as an avenue for action. To request GKCAA support for your concerns, please contact us at info@attractionskc.com.

 

A complimentary Certified Tourism Ambassador training to each GKCAA member organization (one per membership). Please contact Carol Gregory at the KCCVA at cgregory@visitkc.com or 816.691.3830 to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

Optional participation on GKCAA committees to influence the decision making process.

 

For all other questions, please contact the Greater Kansas City Attractions Association at info@attractionskc.com.

 

 

To take advantage of all of these benefits, join the GKCAA today!