Get paid for recommendations

(you may already be making)

earn a commission for sharing the Road Trip Pass with travelers who value local, authentic experiences.

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Apply here

Open to aligned partners

Paid per pass sold

No cost to join

BUGME’s Affiliate program is perfect for:

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  • Tourism Offices, Main Streets, DMOs, BIAs, Visitor’s Bureaus

  • Travel Agencies

  • Car & RV Rental Agencies

  • Travel Writers, Bloggers & Creators

  • Hotels & Accommodations

  • Restaurants

A terrific fundraiser for:

  • Community or Service Clubs

  • Local Events

Tourism businesess

then the affiliate program will make you money for something you’re already doing

If you’re already answering the question: “What else is there to do around here?”

How the Affiliate program works

Simple ~ Transparent ~ Aligned

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1. apply

Anyone can apply. We review applications to ensure alignment with local, authentic tourism.

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2. Share

You’ll receive resources and support to help maximize your promotional efforts.

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3. earn

Each Road Trip Pass sold through your link earns you $25. We are incentivized to help you EARN!

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tools to help you succeed

  • Unique tracking link + QR code

    Digital promotional assets (all major sizes)

  • Print-ready poster

  • Unique promo code to save your customers $20

  • Clear messaging and usage guidelines

  • Additional resources and support

Affiliates receive:

Our goal is not just to have affiliates. It’s to empower success.

affiliate program
affiliate FAQ

an upward spiral of benefit

BUGMe is built on a simple idea:
Everyone benefits more when value circulates.

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  • Affiliates share genuinely helpful recommendations (and earn money)

  • Travelers discover better experiences (saving money)

  • Businesses welcome more aligned guests (spending less on marketing)

  • BUGMe partners with more Affiliates (who earn by sharing genuinely…)

As the cycle scales, everyone’s benefit increases.

We believe thousands of aligned affiliates can (should) out-benefit any centralized sales team — while keeping trust intact.

get paid to share value

Aligned partners • Transparent payouts • Built for scale

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affiliate FAQ
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