Many Whistler properties are associated with an annual Tourism Whistler Fee. You might have seen this referred to as the "TW Fee". 

We've created this page to provide you with some information on what this fee consists of, what Tourism Whistler represents and other information on this fee.

What is Tourism Whistler?

Tourism Whistler is a not-for-profit member-based marketing and sales organization, representing more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties and/or business on Resort Land in Whistler.

The mission of Tourism Whistler is to market and sell Whistler to the world as the year-round mountain resort of choice. Tourism Whistler is responsible for developing coordinated strategies in the areas of marketing and sales to promote the entire resort.

Why are Property Owners Members of Tourism Whistler?

In 1979, the Provincial Development Plan called for Whistler to build a tourist resort village. Accommodation developed in prime areas were designated "Resort Lands" under the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act (1975) and many have covenants registered on title to ensure that properties in these prime locations will be available for rent to tourists visiting Whistler. 

Tourism Whistler (then The Whistler Resort Association) was formed to market and promote Whistler, using assessments paid by its members to support its members to support its sales and marketing initiatives. Membership is therefore compulsory for all owners of property on Resort Land and all members are required to pay assessments. 

How are Tourism Whistler Fees Determined?

The assessment fees payable by each member are based on the combined common and commercial unit values of each member's property.

Commercial Costs (Before GST)

• One bedroom = Two billing units
• Each commercial unit is $195.18 per year
• $195.18 x 2 billing units = $390.36

Common Costs (Before GST)

• One bedroom = Two billing units
• Each common unit is $46.13 per year
• $46.13 x 2 billing units = $92.26

Examples:

A two bedroom condominium (four units) with a sofa bed (two units) that is available for nightly/short term rental, or designated as Phase 1 Town Centre or Phase 2 Town Centre, would be assessed as follows:

$195.18 per unit x 6 units = $1,171.08 plus GST

$46.13 per unit x 6 units = $276.78 plus GST

$1,171.08 + $276.78 = $1,447.86 plus GST

A residential two-bedroom condominium (4 units) that is used by the member solely for personal use, or rented to a long-term Whistler resident and which is not subject to a restrictive covenant with rental pool requirements, would be assessed at the common cost rate only:

$46.13 per unit x 4 units = $182.52 plus GST.

What are Assessment Fees Used For?

The assessment fees paid by members of Tourism Whistler are divided into two categories:

• Common Fees: These are costs payable by ALL members of Tourism Whistler to fund operations related to administration and member services.
• Commercial Fees: These are costs payable by members who use their properties for commercial purposes or whose property falls under a restrictive covenant requiring the property to be placed in a rental pool.