turn passing travelers into paying guests
BUGMe connects local adventure and activity businesses with vacationers seeking authentic tourism experiences.
Free to join ~ no commissions ~ takes 5 minutes
even GReat experiences have slow days
You already do the hard part — creating something worth experiencing. But even the best businesses have:
empty seats
quiet weekdays
last minute availability
Meanwhile, travelers pass through your region every day — often without ever knowing about your great company.
BUGME closes that gap
How it works
Clean ~ Consistent ~ Fair
1) Join the map
Create a free business profile
on our Road Trip Map
2) welcome passholders
Honour the Road Trip Pass by offering 20% savings toward your Principle Business Activity
A clear agreement.
not a negotiation.
applies to your primary experience only
Does not apply to add-ons such as souvenirs, group rates, or photos.
Is the same for every Participating Business
The 20% Savings:
This consistency removes friction for everyone.
No explaining ~ No awkward conversations ~No exceptions.
Get found at the right moment
Your business is found by road-trippers who are nearby and looking for something to do now.
No ads ~ No bidding ~ No algorithms working against you.
How BUGMe differs
Built for Local Independent Business
No Commissions
Customer keeps savings
One Clear Rule
Transparency
Vacationer preferences
Level playing field
Free business listing
You only offer 20% when customers book
We direct customers to your website
Customer books directly with you
You collect payment
Mutual Value
BUGMe
15% - 30% commission
OTA keeps commission
Complex Pricing
Hidden Pricing
Algorhythm
Pay to “win”
Fees
Fees
Request edits to your packages
3rd party middleman
You wait for payout
Extractive Model
Typical OTA
Don’t BUGMe I’m On Vacation exists to support real business - not squeeze them.
Common Questions
Straight Answers
Is the 20% required?
You may list your business for free. In fact, every tour operators should claim their listing anyway, to get in front of as many qualified customers as possible. However, offering 20% increases your exposure (‘offers’ button) and may be the nudge the customer needs to book with you (rather than booking elsewhere).
Is it really free?
Yes, no setup fee. No monthly fees. You never pay BUMGe for your profile listing nor any promotion of your business that we offer.
You only need to honour the 20% to guests who present an Active Road Trip Pass subscription.
What if I receive no Road Trip Pass customers from you?
Then you still received a free business listing, inbound weblink, and social promotion. There are no downsides.
Can I sell Road Trip Passes?
You sure can! It’s the perfect response to “What else is there to do around here?” (see Affiliate Program)
a good fit if you
offer an experience
BUGMe works best for:
Adventure and Activity Operators
Guides and Outfitters
Rentals, Lessons, and Tours
Independently Owned Businesses
When travelers pass through your area, BUGMe gives them another reason to stop.
A simple offer. FAir system. real guests
Which route would you like to take?