Our affiliate program is about sharing economic uplift.
We are growing a community of travel businesses that care deeply about guest experience and impact. We don't work like traditional mass-market travel sites. Instead, we offer a collective of travel experiences enhanced by our Radius membership program. By joining Painted Circle's affiliate program, you can earn money from us whenever you connect your audience to our membership program.
Why you should join Painted Circle's Affiliate Program
Painted Circle was founded to be an alternative to mass-market travel sites. We are built by tour operators, and built for sharing great value with travelers who care about impact and meaningful experiences. Our affiliate program lets you be part of making travel a force for good.
Earn 15% on every membership you connect
And there's no limit on the number of memberships you can connect. ​
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Feel good about what you are promoting
We pay our affiliates from the funds we make selling our membership, not by passing costs to our partners.
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Support a nonprofit
Increase your own commission to 17% by linking to a nonprofit - they will also receive 10% as a donation from us!
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Cookies are for eating. Period.
Your earnings are tracked with a unique coupon we will share with you - that means no cookie expiration, no scary tracking, and an easier way for you to share value with your audience.
How it works
Fill out a super-quick online form
We just need to get the basics from you to get started. Just sign up for a free Painted Circle account, then fill out the Partner Onboarding Form (the link is at the top and bottom of this page).
We will send you a shareable coupon code
Your coupon code will give your audience a 10% discount on our membership. Share your code on your social feeds, automated emails, purchase confirmations, newsletters, mention it at bingo night... Whenever a membership is purchased with your coupon, you will earn 15%.
You belong.
Our affiliate program is open to people and brands who care about inclusion, impact, and awesome travel experiences.
Hotels & Accommodations
Every booking confirmation and automated email you send to your guests is an opportunity to earn a commission by sharing your coupon for a Painted Circle membership.
And as tour operators and attractions in your area join Painted Circle, you will be helping to keep more traveler money local while giving value to your guests.
Clubs, organizations, and influencers
You can connect your audience to amazing travel on Painted Circle. Perhaps you are a community organization that wants to promte travel in your area, or you are a group or company that travels yourselves - our affiliate program is open for you!
Bloggers and influencers are also an important part of our circle. Join us so you can promote our platform and help keep more traveler money local, all while giving you an additional affiliate income stream.
Retailers
Share an extra layer of travel options with your customers. Whether you sell travel insurance, clothes for adventure, or equipment for exploration - our affiliate program is a great way for you to earn additional income while getting your customers out there and exploring.
Being inclusive is more than just talk for us
Painted Circle is a proudly LGBT+ founded business. While we all have different journeys in life, we identify with the need we all feel for inclusion, and the power we create when we embrace diversity.
The travel industry, while typically forward-looking, still struggles with delivering true equity. The reality is that not everyone feels welcome when they travel, and many who could benefit from starting travel businesses are not equally supported within the existing tourism ecosystem.
We feel that equity can be built through collaboration. Our decision to work without sales commissions is not just a gimmick - we feel it is how we can welcome a more diverse range of travel providers and unique voices into our platform. It's also how we think we can help more traveler money stay local, stay with hard-working founders, and better benefit communities. There is strength in community, and we are focused on collaboration rather than financial gatekeeping.
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Ready to join the community?
Let's get started!
Getting started as an affiliate takes just a few quick clicks. Join us today as we build a totally new ethical travel ecosystem!
Still have questions? Lets chat!