From Free Stays to Paid Partnerships: Transforming Hotel Collaborations into a Thriving Business

Beginner

Build Your Business - Intermediate

September 11, 202511:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.Room 1103

Are you ready to move beyond free stays and start earning from your hotel collaborations? In this session, Christane Njatcha, founder of Journeys with Kris, will share the proven strategies she used to turn complimentary hotel stays into over $60,000 in paid partnerships. Discover how to identify your unique value, craft compelling pitches, and negotiate confidently with hotels to secure paid campaigns. You'll also learn how to align your services with hotel marketing goals, create win-win proposals, and build long-term, lucrative relationships with hotel brands. This session is packed with actionable insights to help you transform your hotel collaborations into a thriving income stream while elevating your travel creator business. Takeaways:

  • Identifying Your Unique Value Proposition
  • Crafting a scalable Pricing Structure
  • Negotiation Techniques for Paid Partnerships
  • Creating a Win-Win Campaign Proposal for Hotels
  • Leveraging Testimonials and Case Studies for Future Deals

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