Benefits of Membership Include

  • Tour Guide Certification – Become a Certified Utah Tour Guide through the UTGA certification program that includes basic guide training and practice and more.
  • Tourism Experiences – Visit and learn about interesting Utah destinations, make connections, and find out how to add exciting options to your tour itineraries.
  • Educational Events – Learn more about the industry and our great state from local experts and gain skills to help members become better guides.
  • Networking Opportunities – Meet and share ideas and experiences with others in the tourism industry.
  • Member Promotion – Through the organization’s website and social media channels, receive promotion for your guiding and organization’s services.
  • Guiding Opportunities – Be referred to tour operators and service providers for potential jobs.

Become a Member Today!

Fill out the Google Form linked below to become a member of UTGA. After you complete and submit the form, a UTGA Officer will contact you with instructions to pay the membership dues when applicable.

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Membership Levels

Professional Member – $60/year

This membership is for any individual who functions as a tour guide, tour director, tour escort, docent, driver-guide, or any individual working and serving tourism in or from Utah. This membership is entitled to full membership benefits and voting privileges so long as dues are paid and current.

Benefits include: a profile on UTGA website, UTGA nametag, UTGA membership card, space at UTGA Member Showcase, discounted fees for some UTGA events (if applicable), promotion at UTGA booths/tables at industry events, certification program and designation, membership benefits associated with NFTGA and WFTGA membership, and one vote per membership.

Note: For a profile on the website, a nametag, and promotion of member at events, the member must provide information and materials as required for the benefit.

Organizational Member – $160/year

This membership is for any company or organization involved in the tourism industry in Utah or that wants to associate with UTGA. Each organization may have two (2) representatives and is entitled to the Association’s membership benefits so long as dues are paid and current.

Benefits include: a profile on UTGA website, space at UTGA Member Showcase, promotion of organization at UTGA booths/tables at industry events, certification program for tour guide employees at discounted rate, membership benefits associated with NFTGA and WFTGA membership, and one vote per membership.

Note: For a profile on the website, nametags, and promotion of member at events, the member must provide information and materials as required for the benefit.

Associate Member – $35/year

This membership is for any individual who seeks to be connected to the Association but not enjoy full membership benefits listed in other membership categories. This includes students, retirees, out-of-state individuals, etc. who would like to receive UTGA communications and be invited to UTGA events. This membership does not include any voting privilege or promotion by the Association. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS will continue to be connected to NFTGA and WFTGA membership benefits as long as dues are paid and current.

Affiliate Member – Free at the invitation of UTGA Officers and Board

This membership is for organizations and individuals working and supporting tourism in Utah that are invited by the Association. To qualify in this category, nominations will be approved by the Officers of UTGA. Contributions to the Association are welcome; however, no dues are paid. There is no voting privilege. Benefits include exclusive access to UTGA members and communications and participation in UTGA events at a discounted rate (if applicable). Each AFFILIATE MEMBER may select one member of their organization to receive UTGA communications and invitations to UTGA events.

By applying for membership and paying annual dues, you acknowledge that you will act in accordance with UTGA bylaws including exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism and a willingness to share your talent, knowledge, and experience with fellow members. UTGA has the right to deny membership to anyone and to restrict or remove membership from anyone who does not follow the UTGA standards of professionalism as listed in the bylaws. Dues are subject to change according to a vote of the Association’s Officers in accordance with the Bylaws.