Frequently Asked Questions

The Bay Area Travel Mixer is a professional community for travel industry professionals across Northern California, designed to foster meaningful connections in a relaxed, elevated setting.

Membership is open to travel advisors and suppliers who are actively working in the travel industry or closely related fields, have at least two years of experience, and are based in the Greater Bay Area. 

Membership is $100 annually and includes a custom name tag, preferred pricing on events, early access to registration, and priority waitlist placement for sold-out events. 

As a 501(c)(7) nonprofit social club, we are required to maintain an active membership base. Membership also helps support our events and ensures continued access to the community, benefits, and future programming. 

Events are primarily designed for members, though some events may allow invited guests or non-members depending on capacity and format. 

Events are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, January through October. We are dark in November, and our December event is held earlier in the month. 

We host a mix of evening cocktail-style events, afternoon gatherings, and occasional hosted or experiential events, all designed to encourage meaningful networking and connection. 

Events take place at a variety of venues across the Greater Bay Area, including San Francisco, the East Bay, Peninsula, and surrounding regions. 

Our events are designed to be social, welcoming, and well-balanced, with a focus on connection over formal presentations. Expect a mix of industry professionals, curated venues, and thoughtfully structured food and beverage offerings. 

Suppliers are welcome to sponsor events, host at a venue, or collaborate on curated experiences. We also encourage suppliers to bring advisors to events and sponsor their attendance. 

Yes, when capacity allows. Our Eventbrite registration typically includes an option to register a guest. 

Yes. Suppliers are encouraged to invite and sponsor advisors they work closely with or would like to engage with. 

Bay Area Travel Mixer is run by a volunteer Executive Committee made up of active travel industry professionals. 

Membership dues and event fees support the cost of hosting events and running the organization, including administrative, platform, and compliance expenses.

Any surplus funds are applied toward an interest-free loan used to cover legal expenses from 2025, as well as initial startup costs for the club. Once that loan is fully repaid, surplus funds will be directed to a local charity at the end of each year.

Yes. We are a 501(c)(7) mutual benefit social club with nonprofit status recognized by the IRS. We are not a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and cannot accept tax-deductible donations. 

Yes. We are always looking for volunteers to support events, marketing, and leadership initiatives. Please contact us if you’re interested in getting involved. 

You can apply directly through our website. Once submitted, applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. 

You will be contacted once your application has been reviewed with next steps and access to membership benefits.

For our initial year, membership applications will be reviewed and approved between April and May. In subsequent years, new memberships will open each January.

If you value relationship-driven networking, a collaborative community, and a more thoughtful approach to connecting within the travel industry, Bay Area Travel Mixer is likely a great fit.