Who can become a member of the QRSTA?
There are two possible types of membership depending on the nature of the organization.
Active member: Any legally constituted organization actively involved in welcoming visitors and pilgrims and offering them an experience of a religious or spiritual nature in Quebec can become an active member.
Active members have access to many advantages and services
- Training and networking activities
- A statistical portrait of the members and the sector
- A newsletter
- Online visibility (in English and French)
- The right to vote at the Annual General Assembly
- An optional commercialization program aimed at English-speaking markets in the U.S. and Canada
Non-exhaustive list of types of active members:
- National shrines
- Basilicas, churches, temples, monasteries and other places of worship
- Cemeteries
- Sites of pilgrimage and spiritual retreat
- Sites religieux et spirituels des Premières Nations
- Museums and sites that highlight sacred art or explore a religious or spiritual theme
- Events or circuits of a religious or spiritual nature
- Lodging establishments
- Travel agencies and tour operators that offer services to travelers interested in religious or spiritual tourism
Associate member: Any organization or association interested in the promotion, development and fostering of religious or spiritual tourism in Quebec (for example regional tourism associations) can become an associate member.