faq - business
What are the benefits of participating?
No commissions or booking fees
You deal directly with your customers
All payments and customer service stay with you
Free listing on the BUGMe map
You only incur the savings when you make a sale.
How much savings do I need to offer?
Participating Businesses offer a standard 20% savings on their principal activity. This applies only to the main experience your business provides.
What counts as my principal activity?
Your principal activity is the primary experience described in your BUGMe listing and public materials. If you offer multiple experiences, savings apply only to those clearly designated as principal offerings.
How do we verify a Road Trip Pass?
Travelers must:
Inform you before booking or purchase
Present proof of an active pass at check-in or arrival
Businesses may verify the status of a pass via www.bugme.travel/verify
Are we required to honor savings retroactively?
No.
Savings:
Are not retroactive
Do not apply to existing reservations
Do not apply if the pass is purchased at the time of booking
Do we control availability?
Please treat a road trip passholder as you would any other reservation.
Is BUGMe a booking platform?
No.
BUGMe is a discovery and referral platform only. All bookings, payments, refunds, and customer service happen directly between you and the vacationer.
Will BUGMe cut into our sales?
No.
You keep:
Full control
Full customer relationship
Full payment
BUGMe simply helps connect you with travelers and incentivizes them to book.
Are we required to become an affiliate?
No.
Affiliate participation is optional, but it allows you to:
Earn commissions on Road Trip Pass sales
Offset savings you offer
Sell an additional product at your business
Can we remove our listing?
Yes.
You may request removal at any time. However, any reservations made while you were participating must still be honored.
What happens if there’s a dispute?
BUGMe may:
Contact both parties for clarification
Update listings to prevent confusion
Remove participation if misrepresentation occurs
Our goal is clarity and resolution, not punishment.
Who is BUGMe best suited for?
BUGMe works best for businesses that:
Value independence
Want aligned guests
Prefer clarity over complexity
Believe in fair, reciprocal relationships