Why Travel Clubs Are the Next Big Opportunity for Travel Creators
For years, creators in the travel space have inspired millions – through storytelling, photography, guides, and destination tips. You spark the dream, guide the decision, and shape how people experience the world. But when it comes to monetisation? Most creators are still chasing scraps – affiliate links, brand deals, and the occasional comped stay – while the real profits flow through the big travel platforms.
But that’s about to change, with the launch of VIP Travel Clubs.
The creator economy is reaching a turning point. Travel clubs represent one of the most exciting, untapped opportunities for creators to build real income, deepen community loyalty, and finally get rewarded for the trust and inspiration they provide. This is a proven model in the world of big business – but it’s still wide open for creators to lead the charge.
The Problem with the Old Model
The current system isn’t designed for creators. You do the work of inspiring people to book travel, but major online travel agencies (OTAs) capture the customer, the data, and the revenue. Affiliate links can be inconsistent and unreliable. Even when you do make a commission, it’s often a small fraction of the booking total – and you’re completely removed from the customer relationship.
Meanwhile, the major OTAs spend billions every year on advertising to keep travellers coming back. That enormous cost gets baked into every hotel and tour price – so your audience pays more, and you still earn less.
It’s inefficient. It’s disconnected. And it’s time for something better.
What’s a Best In Travel VIP Travel Club?
A Best In Travel VIP Travel Club is a membership-based model where a creator offers their community exclusive access to discounted hotel and tour bookings – 8% savings on average, with deals reaching up to 50% off. Think of it like Costco or Amazon Prime, but for travel – and led by creators instead of corporations.
Your followers pay a small annual fee (starting at USD $49/year) to join your club. In return, they get commission-free pricing and exclusive deals. You earn revenue on each member, while your audience saves on every trip they take. It’s a smarter, more sustainable model – and one that benefits everyone.
A Proven Model – with a New Twist
Subscription-based travel models aren’t new. eDreams Prime has over 7 million paying members. Amazon Prime and Costco have built empires on loyalty and exclusive value. These models work – and work incredibly well at scale.
But what hasn’t been done – until now – is putting this power in the hands of individual creators. That’s where the opportunity lies.
As a creator, you already have the trust. You already have the reach. And now, for the first time, you can offer your audience something the major players can’t – direct access to real savings, inside a brand they already know and believe in – yours.
Why This Matters for Creators
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💸 Recurring Revenue
Move away from one-off affiliate payouts and start earning predictable income through memberships in your VIP Travel Club. -
🌍 Better Value for Your Community
Without the bloated ad costs of the big OTAs, your audience pays less – and gets more exclusive deals through your VIP Travel Club. -
🧭 Keep Control
No more sending your audience off-platform. With your VIP Travel Club, you own the customer journey from start to finish. -
🤝 True Community Building
Your club becomes a space for connection, perks, and shared experiences – deepening loyalty and trust with your most engaged followers. -
🛎️ No Admin or Customer Service Required
We’ll take care of the customer experience, so you can focus on inspiring people to go explore with you.
This Is Just the Beginning
What we’re building isn’t just a booking engine – it’s a platform designed to help travel creators professionalise and monetise their influence in a whole new way. Starting your VIP Travel Club is the first step.
But we have big plans for the future – tools for you to further monetise your content and products – all under your own name, with no need for brand deals or middlemen.
This is about owning your audience, your revenue, and your brand.
Be Among the First
Best In Travel VIP Travel Clubs are not just another monetisation tool – they represent a major shift in how travel creators can build sustainable businesses. The concept is proven at scale. The infrastructure is here. The demand is real. And the creator space is wide open.
If you’ve ever felt like your content deserves more than a few clicks and a discount code – now’s your chance to be a pioneer!
Want to Get Involved?
We’d love to tell you more about this concept, and to get you started in launching your very own VIP Travel Club. Get in touch via email to tom@bestintravelgroup.com or connect via LinkedIn and let’s get things moving!
Written by Tom Bayford – Best In Travel Founder
