Group Trip Host Frequently Asked Questions
As a host, you collaborate with Best In Travel to create and promote a group trip for your community. We handle the planning, bookings, suppliers, and on-the-ground operations, while you focus on bringing your people together and creating a great group experience. Click here to learn more.
There is no minimum follower requirement. However, we highly recommend running either a survey or an expression of interest (EOI) process to confirm there is sufficient interest in your audience travelling with you. This helps ensure the trip is viable before moving forward. Click here to learn more.
Trips can be built around a wide range of themes and interests, including photography, wellness, food, adventure, culture, and special interest travel. All trip concepts are developed in collaboration with Best In Travel and are subject to feasibility, safety, and operational considerations. Click here for some ideas.
We’re open to working in a wide range of destinations around the world, provided it’s safe and appropriate to operate there at the time of travel. Click here to view our latest trips.
No, you don’t. You’re welcome to host a trip to a destination you haven’t visited before, or return to somewhere you already know and love. Hosting a trip to a familiar destination can allow you to offer a more unique and personal experience, and you’ll often have your own content and insights to share, which is highly valuable for promotion.
We generally recommend starting the planning process at least 6 months in advance, with 9-12 months considered best practice. That said, the ideal lead time can vary depending on the destination and how ready your audience is to jump in and commit. Longer lead times give us more flexibility to refine the itinerary, secure better pricing, and access a wider range of accommodation and activities. It also gives you more time to promote the trip and allows guests to spread their payments over a longer period.
Trip length is flexible and depends on the destination and experience being created. Most trips run between 6 and 12 days, but shorter or longer options may be possible. This is something you can also survey your audience on if you are unsure.
Each trip has a minimum number of guests required for it to go ahead. This number varies depending on the destination, itinerary, and logistics, and will be confirmed during the planning process.
Guests book and pay using our secure booking system. Payments are typically made via an initial deposit followed by scheduled instalments, depending on the trip timeline. All payments, invoices, and refunds are managed by Best In Travel in line with our booking terms.
Trips are typically delivered with experienced local guides and suppliers who manage the day-to-day logistics and arrangements on the ground. As the host, you play an active role in shaping the experience, connecting with guests, and bringing the trip to life, while being supported by trusted local teams who handle the operational details.
Yes, co-hosting can be a great option. All hosts must be approved by Best In Travel and must agree to the Host Terms and Conditions before being confirmed. Any co-hosting arrangement should be discussed with us in advance.
We support hosts before, during, and after each trip. Our team manages planning, administration, bookings, supplier coordination, and operations. We also create a dedicated booking page for your trip and provide guidance and support around marketing and promotion.
We encourage hosts to promote their trips in a way that feels authentic to them. We’ll provide guidance around messaging, pricing, and disclosures to ensure everything remains accurate and consistent. Click here for more information on promoting your trip.
Hosts receive the same inclusions as travellers. This typically includes accommodation, selected meals, transport, and experiences, but inclusions vary by trip and are confirmed as part of the itinerary. Additional expenses like flights should be taken into consideration when pricing your trip and calculating your preferred profit margin.
Hosts earn a profit margin that is agreed as part of the trip setup. We will work with you to assist in calculating a profit amount that you are happy with. Payment is made in line with the Host Terms and Conditions, following reconciliation after the trip has commenced.
Best In Travel holds public liability insurance for the operation of its trips. Hosts are required to hold their own personal travel insurance for the duration of the trip and should ensure it provides appropriate coverage. If you would like more information about the coverage we provide please let us know.
Yes. All hosts are required to hold comprehensive personal travel insurance covering medical issues, cancellations, and other travel-related risks. Click here for more information about travel insurance.
Discounts or promotional offers may be possible with prior approval. Any discounts are applied against the host margin and must be agreed in advance.
If a trip doesn’t reach the required minimum number of guests by the agreed date, it may be cancelled. In this case, guests are refunded in line with the booking terms and no host payment is made.
If something unexpected arises, it’s important to let us know as early as possible. Depending on the circumstances, options such as rescheduling or approving a substitute host may be explored in line with the Host Terms and Conditions.
Best In Travel manages all bookings, payments, and formal guest communications. Hosts should not take payments or make booking arrangements directly with guests.
Hosts are responsible for their own tax obligations. If you operate as a business, you may be required to invoice us accordingly. We recommend seeking independent tax advice if you’re unsure what applies to you.