Become a

Getaway Guide

Love Traverse City? Love sharing your favorite finds?

Join our Getaway Guides program.

Help others travel better — and get rewarded for it.

Our Getaway Guides program is for people who love sharing Traverse City and want to help others experience it the right way. Whether you’re a content creator, local business owner, or someone who just knows the best hidden spots, you can earn rewards every time someone books a stay using your personal code.

In return, you’ll get access to perks like discounted stays, exclusive content, first dibs on collaboration opportunities, and more — all while supporting local hospitality and showing others what makes Northern Michigan so unforgettable.

How It Works

Each Getaway Guide gets a unique booking code. When someone uses it:

  • They get $25 off their stay

  • You get $25 cash or $50 in TCG credit (You choose one payout method each month)

It’s completely free to join, and we’ll give you all the tools, content, and ideas you need to promote Traverse City Getaway in your own style.

FAQs

  • Influencers, content creators, bloggers, business owners, and community members — if you love Traverse City and enjoy sharing it with others, you’re welcome here! You don’t need a huge following, just a genuine connection to our area and a platform to share on (online or in person).

  • You’ll receive a unique discount code. Every time someone books using your code, they’ll get $25 off — and you’ll earn either $25 cash or $50 in Traverse City Getaway credit. Payouts are made monthly at the end of each month.

  • Absolutely! If you have a storefront or attend local events, we can provide branded business cards with your code on them. This works great for shop counters, checkouts, and welcome bags.

  • In addition to earning for every booking, you’ll get:

    • Access to a photo + video content folder

    • Sample copy and talking points to use in posts

    • First notice on last-minute discounted stays (just for fun — no work required!)

    • Priority for off-season complimentary stays in exchange for content

    • Occasional social media collaborations and features

  • Just fill out our quick form to tell us a bit more about yourself, your platform (online or in-person), and how you'd like to promote Traverse City Getaway. Once we review it, we’ll follow up with your code and onboarding info.

  • Nope! You can opt in or out anytime. We do ask for a brief agreement outlining how payouts and perks work, but there’s no minimum referral requirement or pressure.

Let’s work together!

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