Become a Partner & Connect Your Brand to Indiana Dunes

The Indiana Dunes attracts nearly six million visitors to Porter County and is responsible for pumping nearly half a billion dollars into the economy. Our job at Indiana Dunes Tourism is to get those visitors to “Shake off the sand south of the Dunes” and explore our county.

By becoming a partner of Indiana Dunes Tourism and adopting the Indiana Dunes brand: “Indiana Dunes: Beaches and Beyond,” you’re taking the first steps toward connecting your business to millions of visitors looking for a unique Indiana Dunes experience.

Become a Partner

What is an Indiana Dunes Tourism Partner?

Partners are shops, restaurants, accommodations, recreational facilities, leisure services, sports complexes, and events that promote area tourism.

Julie Brown, Partnership Coordinator at Indiana Dunes Tourism

How Do I Start?

To become an Indiana Dunes Tourism partner, all you have to do is contact us. We’re continually looking for new marketing initiatives and programs to better improve this place we call home.

What Are Our Services?

As the official marketing organization for the Indiana Dunes area/Porter County, IN, most of our services are free business-building programs focused on giving local businesses exposure to broader audiences. Below are some of our offerings:

Business brochures displayed in our Visitor Center.
Digital Coupons on our website as well as in curated content packages like Dunes Deals.
Features by our travel bloggers, influencers, and writers.
Referrals to tour group leaders, wedding parties, reunion planners, and meeting organizers.
Mentions in the media, social media, and partnership newsletters.
Business features in our guides and on our website.
Business and event mentions on the Indiana Dunes social media accounts.
Every year, we produce several videos to highlight specific partners. Reach out to us if you’re interested in being considered.
Show your customers that you’re connected to the Indiana Dunes brand with a complimentary window cling.

Partnership Opportunities

Partnership Opportunities Handout

Check out our partnership opportunities handout for more information.

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