3.    Whale Watch International logo (currently in design) – place on your literature and website. Also, see your logo and information alongside other responsible operators on www.planetwhale.com, the soon-to-be-launched www.whalewatchinternational.com, and on our Whale Watch International leaflet.

4.    Make valuable connections – unique opportunities to meet other partners and share ideas at annual events: WhaleFest (UK, in March in 2014 and date tbc in 2015) and the International Whale Watch Conference (Panama, Nov 2014). Plus access the forum to swap ideas, get solutions, and seek advice relating to your business.

5.    Access the tourism market – be represented at trade fairs.

6.    Have an impact on regulations – stay ahead of the competition, and help to raise standards around the world.

7.    Receive a voucher for £300 (US$485 or €370) – to use to take part in our industry gathering, the International Whale Watch Conference (November 2014, Panama).

8.    Or use your voucher at the industry expo and public festival, WhaleFest 2015  – where you can give a talk and join other partners in the Responsible Whale Watch Zone (date to be announced, Brighton UK, attended in 2012 by 6000 visitors and 100+ exhibitors).

9.    Support (and take part in) the annual industry ‘Responsible Whale Watch Awards’ – won in 2013 by Marine Discovery Penzance, UK, & in 2012 by Conscious Breath Adventures, Dominican Republic.

10.    Contribute your ‘case study’ to our influential annual industry publication – Report on Responsible Whale and Dolphin Watching.

11.    Accreditation – Help develop and launch a Global Accreditation Scheme for responsible whale and dolphin watching – the next big step for our industry!

12.    Receive our membership pack – including a certificate, partnership map, and logo for display, with further info on all the partners and responsible whale watching. 

Your membership enables your personal development, a more secure future for whales and dolphins, plus the development of a thriving, sustainable industry . . . all for about the price of a cup of coffee each day!

Your investment as a member is:

1.    To support our best practice guidelines

2.    To aim for a minimum of 5 public reviews of your trips on the Planet Whale website in order to qualify for the 2014 Responsible Whale Watch Awards

3.    Membership payable either as an annual fee (single payment) or 10 monthly payments. To make it affordable for all we have a two level membership system: 

Level 1 - North America, Australia/NZ, Europe, Japan
Annual Fee: £850 (US$1400 or €1035)  Or 10 Monthly Payments: £99 (US$165 or €120) 

Level 2 - South America, Asia, Africa, Central America, Caribbean
Annual Fee: £400 (US$670 or €485)

*Recommend a new whale or dolphin watch operator to join Whale Watch International and reduce both your fees by £100 (US$165 or €120)

*Any Member that has contributed a case study on responsible whale watching becomes an Ambassador and may join the steering committee

*Note fees are paid to Planet Whale Ltd. 20% VAT tax will apply in some European countries

As a partner you will be able to build upon an already successful partnership involving 30 companies in 21 countries who have formed a steering committee and regional representatives to take our aims forward. This is an opportunity to thrive amidst the 450+ businesses already listed on the Planet Whale website, and to play an important role in the future of whale and dolphin watching in your area, and around the world.
 

To join:

Contact Dylan Walker (Whale Watch International Secretariat) at dylan@planetwhale.com or tel: +44 (0)1273 355011, or Sarah Jackson at sarahjackson@planetwhale.com or tel. +64 (0)211030162.

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