Membership FAQ’s

Tourism related businesses, professional support services and individuals who would like to connect with the Sunshine Coast tourism industry. Applications from outside the Sunshine Coast Regional Tourism Organisation boundary are also welcome to apply.

Whether you’re new to tourism, an established business or just want to stay up to date with the Sunshine Coast tourism industry, being a member of VSC is a great way to stay connected and up-to-date with the tourism industry and its influence on the Sunshine Coast. Please see the membership page for a list of membership opportunities.

Access to VSCs extensive image library is a opportunity for VSC members. Visit the Image Library for access

Distribution of your brochures through VSC’s accredited Visitor Information Centre’s (VICs) is an opportunity for VSC members only. Once your membership has been approved you can engage with a brochure distribution company or deliver the brochures directly to our Glasshouse, Montville or Sunshine Coast Airport VICs. Contact Beth Mahoney – Visitor Servicing Co-ordinator  EMAIL for further details

Member fees will be used to deliver national and international marketing activity, operate the membership program and to facilitate industry development programs.

Federal and State tourism bodies such as Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland deal directly with VSC as the region’s official tourism organisation, and this then provides opportunities for local tourism bodies. This means that membership of Visit Sunshine Coast provides you with an exclusive channel for maximising your business opportunities. In 2020/2021, VSC will continue to build all categories of tourism through enhanced digital, niche and traditional marketing, as well as increased consumer and trade PR, and strong partnership marketing.

In addition to the opportunities provided in your VSC membership, businesses can select a category specialised membership including Trade & International and Business Events