Travel affiliate networks: 2025 guide
Maximize earnings with top travel affiliate networks in 2025. Discover which networks work best for travel bloggers and how Stay22’s tools can help you increase conversions and EPC.
This 2025 guide explains what travel affiliate networks are, when to use them instead of single-brand programs, and which networks work best for travel publishers.
Why travel affiliate networks?
Travel affiliate networks connect bloggers with multiple advertisers, from hotel brands to tour operators, through a single platform. Instead of joining dozens of individual programs, you can manage links, reporting, and payments all in one place.
Networks simplify onboarding, give you more partners to test with, and make it easier to compare EPCs across brands.
Stay22: your go-to partner
Stay22 complements affiliate networks by automatically optimizing your links and routing readers to the best-converting OTA (online travel agency). Instead of sending traffic to one brand, Stay22 improves your chances of earning by matching users with the partner most likely to convert.
Let Me Allez
Let Me Allez turns your content into a booking-friendly page by inserting multi-OTA deep links that match your destination or hotel mentions. It reduces manual linking and helps lift conversions across all the network programs you already use.
Nova
Nova identifies the highest-earning accommodation link for each page. It compares partner performance (EPC, availability, payouts) and chooses the optimal link to maximize revenue.
How does it work?
1. Join a network: Sign up with your chosen networks (e.g., Travelpayouts, Impact, CJ). Approval varies by advertiser.
2. Add tracking links or Stay22 tools: Insert deep links directly, or use Stay22 tools to automate link placement and optimize routing.
3. Earn commissions: When readers click and book, you earn commissions according to each advertiser’s terms.
Top travel affiliate networks
Travelpayouts
Best for: Hotels, flights, car rentals, and activities
What to promote: Booking.com, GetYourGuide, Viator, and flight search engines via deep links and widgets.
Impact
Best for: Broad advertiser access and major travel brands
What to promote: Hotels, luggage, insurance, and OTAs with strong EPC potential.
Awin
Best for: EU-focused brands and mid-sized travel advertisers
What to promote: Niche hotel chains, transport companies, and tours.
CJ
Best for: Large enterprise-level travel brands
What to promote: Major hotel chains, airlines, and car rentals.
ShareASale
Best for: Boutique and niche merchants
What to promote: Travel gear, backpacks, clothing, and travel services.
Rakuten
Best for: Well-known global brands with strong reputations
What to promote: Premium travel brands, lifestyle retailers, and luggage.
Partnerize
Best for: Airlines and large OTAs
What to promote: Flight bookings, multi-brand travel platforms, packages.
Tips for maximizing earnings
• Choose 2–4 core networks that match your niche and audience geography.
• Deep-link to the exact hotel, tour, or page mentioned, don’t send users to a home page.
• Track EPC monthly and replace underperforming partners after 60–90 days.
• Use Stay22 tools to reduce traffic leakage and improve conversions.
Key takeaways
• Networks give you access to multiple advertisers with unified reporting and payments.
• EPC and conversion rate matter more than headline commission percentages.
• Tools like Let Me Allez and Nova help lift conversion across every partner you work with.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a travel affiliate network and a program?
A network gives access to multiple advertisers in one place. A program is a single brand’s affiliate offer. Networks simplify onboarding and reporting, while direct programs can sometimes offer higher rates.
How many networks should a new travel blog join
Start with two or three networks that cover your niche (e.g., Travelpayouts + Impact). Too many networks create complexity without improving revenue.
Do higher commission percentages always mean higher earnings?
Not always. EPC, cookie window, and conversion rate often matter more than a considerable commission number. A lower commission rate can earn more if the brand converts better.
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