Join Circle Michigan Today!
We can help you grow your group tour business. A Circle Michigan membership includes:
- Group tour sales leads
- Access to tour operator database
- Listing in annual Circle Michigan magazine
- Custom profile page on circlemichigan.com
- Education & networking opportunities
Review the Circle MI Membership Brochure for a full list of benefits.
Application for Membership
If you would like to become a member of Circle Michigan, complete the Circle MI Membership Application and email it to membership@circlemichigan.com
Membership Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet and/or submit the following requirements for membership:
- Applicant must be located in the state of Michigan with the exception of Allied Partner Applicants.
- Applicant must agree to establish and maintain consistent and acceptable policies regarding tour planners in the areas of advance reservations, deposits, group rates and complimentary policies.
- Applicant must agree to actively follow-up on all applicable Circle Michigan leads and referrals.
- Applicant must be a member in good standing of a travel-related association.
- Applicant must agree to abide by Circle Michigan Bylaws and Code of Ethics.
Membership Application & Annual Dues
Circle MI Membership Application
Annual dues are listed by Membership Category
| Membership Category | Annual Dues |
| Restaurant | $550 |
| Hotel | $1,275 |
| Casino | $1,275 |
| Transportation Company | $1,275 |
| Receptive Operator/Step-on-Guide | $650 |
| Festivals/Events | $550 |
| Corporate Company with Affiliate Properties: Must be 51% owned by a single owner or solely owned by a corporation and its affiliates. One individual must be designated as the Circle Michigan representative for all corporate matters. Management companies without 51% ownership are not eligible. | $1,200 + $500/property |
| Destination Marketing Organization with Annual Room Revenue of: | |
| $125,000 and under | $575 |
| $125,001 – $200,000 | $955 |
| $200,001 – $1,500,000 | $1,265 |
| $1,500,001 – $5,000,000 | $1,475 |
| $5,000,001 + | $1,750 |
| Attractions with Annual Sales of: | |
| $150,000 and under | $550 |
| $150,001 – $250,000 | $750 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $850 |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | $950 |
| $750,001 + | $1,050 |
| Associate Membership
Includes custom profile page on www.circlemichigan.com and listing in annual Circle Michigan magazine. |
$550 |
| Additional Listing: extra category listings on website and in magazine, listings must be identical. | $100 |
