Other than some of the original AMEX offers, nearly everyone paid the full initiation fee. As an Ambassador who has referred over 30 people to the club, I would have easily been able to refer double that number had they negotiated on initiation fees. Inspirato instead used free trips to help offset those costs, but hesitation from many people to give that big of an up front check was hindering growth. Hence they have completely changed the model from when you and I joined. There is no longer a sizable initiation fee plus annual dues, and there are no longer categories of membership (Flex, Family, Executive). The membership model is subscription-based just like PASS. So it’s $600/month (plus $600 due at signing) and then pay as you go, whereas PASS is $2,500/month with no further dues or nightly rates.

Those of us who have been around for a while still have our old set up (I’m still an Executive member, for example) and pay the annual dues (which equate to roughly $300/month) but no monthly subscription amount. So there is less up front commitment these days, but it costs more annually. The market seems to love the subscription model, as membership is back to growing really well again. Hence the 100+ new properties added this year.

Here’s a link detailing the changes: https://www.sherpareport.com/destina...scription.html