Membership

January 12, 2016 by Marianne 0

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Everyone connected to Philadelphia’s thriving tourism industry is invited to join the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT): docents, site managers, re-enactors, carriage drivers, walking tour guides, concierges, volunteers, representatives of tourism-related organizations and any other parties interested in Philadelphia and its history. APT is a growing community of members who care about what they do and the city they live and work in.

Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm and feature a guest speaker on a topic of historical significance in Philadelphia or a field trip for a behind-the-scenes tour of a local historic site. Meetings are open to aspiring and working tour guides as well as anyone with an interest in Philadelphia-focused history. Attend two meetings for free and then it is $50 to join the association for the year or $10 per monthly meeting event. Please join us for convivial company, good food, fascinating presentations, and lively discussions!

Early bird pricing is now available for 2023 dues: $40 before Dec. 31 and $50 after January 1, 2023. Corporate member pricing is $100 before Dec. 31 and $120 after Jan. 1, 2023.

HOW TO JOIN APT

Those interested may join in person at any APT meeting with cash or check, via post with a check to APT Treasurer Bob Levitt at 2040 Wallace St., Philadelphia, PA 19130, or online at the APT Store.

APT memberships run through December 31 of the year of enrollment.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER

$50/Year

Networking opportunities: with other tourism professionals at APT meetings and events.

Professional Development: *an incredible array of speakers at the APT monthly meetings as well as periodic field trips. Discover what's going on at local museums and sites, keep up to date on the latest regulations affecting tour guiding in Philadelphia, and learn about everything from colonial beer making to Prohibition in Philadelphia.

*discounts to attend professional training sessions (lecture series, tour guide training and evaluation, CPR and first aid, etc.)

*discounts for certification exams.

*discounts to attend National Federation of Tour Guides Association (NFTGA) conferences and access to their communications.

Promotion: option to create a profile in the APT Membership Directory.

Perks: free admission or discounts to local museums, venues, and businesses. See the Supporters and Benefits page for more details.

Insurance: access to third-party individual tour guide liability insurance.

++Please keep in mind that neither membership nor certification guarantees employment as a tour guide.

CORPORATE MEMBER

$120/Year

Networking opportunities: any 2 members of the organization may attend APT meetings and events.

Professional Development: *an incredible array of speakers at the APT monthly meetings as well as periodic field trips. Any 2 members of the organization may attend.

*discounts to attend professional training sessions (lecture series, tour guide training and evaluation, CPR and first aid, etc.) Any 2 members of the organization may attend.

*discounts for certification exams. Any 2 members of the organization may sit for exams in a given year.

*discounts to attend National Federation of Tour Guides Association (NFTGA) conferences and access to their communications. Any 2 members of the organization may attend.

Promotion: option to create a profile in the APT Membership Directory. Corporate profiles can include a website and social media links, 3 photos, pdf of brochure, and a video link.

Perks: free admission or discounts to local museums, venues, and businesses. See the Supporters and Benefits page for more details. Any 2 members of the organization can use the benefit at any one location at a time.

Voting: only one 'founding' member of the organization (designated at registration) will have voting privileges. An additional two members of the organization may sit on APT committees in one calendar year.

LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR TOUR GUIDES

Membership in the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides provides access to third-party individual tour guide liability insurance. Check the APT Store for information on purchasing liability insurance for this year. This insurance opportunity is arranged by the National Federation of Tour Guide Associations (NFTGA). For FAQs and an overview, click here.