Become a Member Hotel
Dearest hotels, we love you. We always have. We created Good Trips to talk about you and all the fantastic things you do.
In sustainable tourism, you, the hotelier, have a huge responsibility. As we know, hotels significantly impact the local environment, economy, and culture. But making that impact positive takes a tremendous amount of work.
We know the frustration of relying on big booking sites to keep you in business. So we aim to bring your target market directly to you for booking.
We are a small team globally distributed in North America and the EU. Our advantage is our solid knowledge of both of these markets. With our combined expertise in design, sustainability, brand development, and hospitality and tourism, we have an edge to curate and promote you to audiences you may not otherwise get exposed to.
If you share our vision towards a more conscious way of travel and believe your hotel would make a Good Trip, apply!
We will review your property and if it looks like we’re a good fit, we will contact you for an interview (via Zoom or in-person if possible) to know more about you and your accommodations.
What makes a Hotel "Good?"
We are often asked, "what makes a Good Hotel a Good Hotel?" To start, goosebumps. The ability of a hotel to inspire excitement and hair standing on end at initial glance is the first mark. That said, our hotels must possess certain characteristics beyond gut instinct alone.
We first look for style and vibe (sustainability doesn't mean much if the aesthetics aren't on point). Then, a firm dedication to nature, culture, and people is an essential quality. Finally, owners with a good story and a natural ability to host are the icing on the cake.
Let's break that down some more...
We don't look for particular certifications or accreditations as some of the hotels that exemplify our ideal have none. We prefer an intimate boutique stay with a lot of soul and inherent love for the planet and its people.
Good Trips does not believe in perfection. We believe in intent. In addition to our experience, we are guided by the standards laid out by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Tourism, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and the Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism.
Good Trips Hotels push the boundaries in design and originality, responsibility, and hospitality and warmth, and properties will meet a certain percentage of the following characteristics:
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Design and originality
unique
designed to reflect the local culture and/or surroundings
furniture and decor crafted artisanally or is secondhand
meaningful
less is more
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Responsibility
low impact design
use of local and/or natural materials
supports local community (culturally, economically, environmentally)
low-to-no chemical/toxin use
low-to-no single use plastic
organic food
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Hospitality
boutique (preferably less than 50 rooms but we have made some exceptions)
owner or manager operated – we focus on you and your story
guests have highly personalized experiences
service is secondhand nature and always stellar
We know you have many options when it comes to selecting hotel collections to be associated with. We promise you, that as a Good Trips Select Hotel member, we will give you the utmost attention, hear your needs as a business owner in the tourism sector, and present the authentic story behind your hotel so that we not only bring you clients, but those that will truly get, and love your property.
You will be promoted to our audience through our channels at various times throughout the year, including:
Custom website feature on goodtripstravel.com
Features and mentions throughout the year in our various media channels, such as social, our homepage, and newsletters
Weekly promotion of special deals, posts, and updates of your property
Features in city/regional "Good Guides" and blog posts
Referrals in media contributions with our collaborators
Priority referrals to our 1:1 clients
Our Commitment to Serve
OUR BUSINESS MODEL IS BASED ON ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES*.
WE HAVE FOUND THAT THIS MINIMIZES ADMINISTRATIVE HEADACHES ON BOTH SIDES AND KEEPS THE BOOKING REVENUE IN YOUR POCKETS.
*Under special circumstances, we will consider working on a commission base (10% per completed booking).