Our Mission
The Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance is a non-profit organization of regional attractions dedicated to cooperatively promoting tourism and visitation in southern Arizona. The Alliance develops innovative marketing techniques in collaboration with other Arizona tourism boards to enhance awareness of the variety of educational and entertainment activities available in our communities.
Our Pledge
- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Hospitality
- Entertaining and Educational
- Truthful Advertising
- Complaint Resolution
Your Responsibilities
The success of SAAA is tied directly to the efforts of our members. We therefore strongly encourage all members to be as active as possible with as many initiatives as possible.
Annual Membership Categories & Benefits
Type A
An established site, facility, or organization that offers cultural/heritage, natural history, scientific/technical, arts, entertainment, or recreational activities with a formal or informal educational component year-round or seasonally, or is part of a recognized tourism niche as defined by the Arizona Office of Tourism.
Example: Tucson Museum of Art and Old Tucson Studios
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Annual attendance below 50,000
- Profit $500
- Non-profit $300
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Annual attendance of 50,000+
- Profit $750
- Non-Profit $500
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Benefits of A
- One full listing in SAAA’s:
-Brochure
-Concierge Book
-Tucson Attractions Passport
-Website - One vote at membership meetings
- Eligibility to participate on SAAA committees
- Eligibility to participate in all SAAA marketing initiatives
Type B
Any umbrella organization that represents the interests of a cluster of Type A attractions.
Example: Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (MTCVB)
$300
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Benefits of B
- One cluster listing in SAAA’s:
- One vote at membership meetings
- Eligibility to participate on SAAA Committees
NOTE: Individual organization or properties represented by the organization may not be listed individually. One attraction may be featured in lieu of cluster listing.
Type C
An organization or individual that supplies a product or service to the tourism industry that supports the mission of the SAAA.
Example: Hotels, car rental companies. 300$
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Benefits of C
- Listing on the website
- Attendance at general meetings
- Networking opportunities
- One vote at membership meetings
The many benefits you and your attraction receive from SAAA membership are limited only by your ability to participate.
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Cooperative marketing and promotion for your attraction
- Affordable marketing and promotion for small budgets
- Name recognition
- Program partnership opportunities
- Single voice advocacy
- Professional networking and development




