Memberships

As a member of the Hot Springs Association, you'll benefit from a variety of resources, discounts, and invaluable connections, including access to a dedicated membership community, savings programs, events like the annual Hot Springs Connection conference, field trips, informative articles and presentations, best practices, webinars, and marketing opportunities.


Your membership supports the following primary objectives:


ESTABLISH INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES

  • Support the advancement of research and development for the creation of industry guidelines and best practices for water management with focus on quality, stewardship, sustainability and preservation
  • Scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of alternatives to chemical sanitation while continuing to maintain the safety, quality and integrity of the geothermal mineral water


EDUCATION

  • Hot Springs Connection conference presentations and workshops


THERMAL WATER WELLNESS

  • Compile scientific research and resources that supports the use of geothermal water in health and wellness treatments
  • Research international examples


MARKET RESEARCH

Report basic market research data:

  • Number of commercial facilities in the U.S.
  • Collective average annual visitation statistics
  • Industry trends


MARKETING and PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • Increase and enhance the awareness, understanding and perception of hot springs in the United States
  • Hot Springs of America website
  • Hot Springs Property Tier 1
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $1,200

    Membership for resorts, hotels, facilities and spas with greater than 100,000 annual visitation. Who benefits: hot springs owners, general managers, facilities directors, and staff members.

  • Hot Springs Property Tier 2
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $600

    Membership for resorts, hotels, facilities and spas with less than 100,000 annual visitation. Who benefits: hot springs owners, general managers, facilities directors, and staff members

  • Destination
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $1,200

    Membership for visitor bureaus, tourism associations, destination marketing organizations

  • Hot Springs Supplier Premium Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $2,000

    Best for suppliers and vendors with products and services relevant to hot springs operations, hospitality and wellness.


    Benefits for Suppliers

    • Lead generation, referrals and endorsement from Hot Springs Association
    • Listing on the Hot Springs Association website
    • Access to full membership database
    • Discounts on events
    • Access to membership community groups
    • Advertising opportunities (available for all categories that do not have an existing strategic partner)
    • Sponsored webinars (opportunity to present educational material or provide access to an expert in the field)
    • Sponsored e-newsletters (logos and links to articles)