Learn more about becoming a Hotels Collection x Hotels Library hotel reviewer.
We partner with Hotels Library to give our reviewers a bigger platform to work from. Your collaborations are published on @hotelslibrary, reaching an audience of over 1 million, alongside access to a shared network of 35,000+ hotels, resorts and villas worldwide.
That combined reach is a large part of why hotels say yes. When you approach a property with this name behind you, they recognise it immediately, and it changes the conversation from your very first email.
The Hotels Library Branded Email Address + Hosting:
You’ll receive a professional email address under our domain to receive exclusive access to all our hotel connections. The first door to unlimited hotels, resorts & villas.
Hotel Photography & Hotel Collaboration Guidelines:
Unlike many agencies, you retain full rights to your work, photographs, stories that you capture if you join us.
Access to Our Hotel, Resorts & Villas Connections:
Tap into our extensive portfolio and database of more than 35.000+ luxury hotels, villas, and resorts worldwide. The second door to unlimited hotels, resorts & villas.
Comprehensive Partnership Presentation + Guidelines:
Equip yourself with all the knowledge you need to succeed, we did the work for you!
Weekly Updated Hotel Database:
Stay ahead with our regularly updated database of connections, Weekly new hotels, resorts, villas & experiences are added for you. The third door to unlimited hotels, resorts & villas.
1-on-1 Support with Your Manager:
Get personalized support with an initial onboarding to get you integrated in the team, we got your back.
Flexible Partnership: You are free to cancel your partnership with us at any time after the initial 30-day period following the completion of your setup within the admin and The Hotels Collection systems.
What to Expect
If your objective is to secure paid partnerships with hotels, be prepared to invest significant time and effort. For complimentary stays and barter agreements, the process is very straightforward and simple. You can secure as many as you wish based on your travel plans, whether on weekends, full-time, or during paid holidays. Simply use our program and The Hotels Library database, select the hotel partners and enjoy the process with us. Our priority is your passion and your commitment to grow alongside The Hotels Library.
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Core Training &
Travel & Hotel Reviewer Program
What is it?
an in-depth presentation on how to get started, no matter if you have no experience or if you have been working with hotels for couple years. We’ll reach out to hotels, villas, resorts & experiences together with you. You’ll get our template toolkit to start sending emails yourself so that you plan as you wish!
Time Commitment
2 hours
Cost
Complimentary for all Hotels Library team members & reviewers.
Hotels Library Branded Email &
35,000+ Hotel Database
What is it?
Get access to your own branded The Hotels Library email address. This will help you get access to all our partners, hotels, resorts, villas & experiences as soon as today. You’ll also get our shared hotel, resorts & villas database with more than 35,000+ connections for you to use with your own The Hotels Library email address.
Time Commitment
Flexible, depending on your goals.
Cost
€75 Monthly Membership: One flat fee, no setup cost. Your branded email address, full database access, all guidelines and training, and publication across our pages and @hotelslibrary.
No hidden costs: New hotel and resort connections added weekly, and you can cancel any time after your first month.
What happens when you get accepted?
Here’s what you can expect after paying the setup fees and starting as a Hotels Collection x Hotels Library Hotel & Travel Reviewer:
Instant Access to Your Hotels Collection Email
You will immediately receive your personalized email address (YOURNAME@thehotelslibrary.com). This will be your primary tool for reaching out to our extensive network of luxury hotels, resorts, villas, and travel connections. Your branded email lends credibility and establishes your professional presence from the get-go.
Dive into Our Exclusive Database
Gain direct access to our comprehensive database of over 35,000 luxury connections. Whether you're interested in exploring destinations like Ibiza or anywhere else, simply navigate the database by country. Click on Spain for Ibiza, and you'll be ready to send emails and get started today.
Comprehensive Resource Package
To ensure your success, we provide a suite of six essential PDFs:
Partnership Presentation
Day 1: How to Start
Mastering Hotel Negotiations
Guide: During & After Your Stay
Partner Full Collaboration Guide
Partner Database: Important Guidelines
These resources are designed to help you effectively reach out, send compelling emails, and present yourself professionally.
Core Training & Presentations
Receive in-depth training and multiple presentations to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for success. Our core training program will guide you through the best practices and strategies for engaging with top-tier hotels and resorts.
Get Featured on @hotelslibrary
Your hotel reviews, pictures, and collaborations will be published on @hotelslibrary and our website, reaching an audience of over 1 million. That reach is a large part of why hotels say yes to our creators. You retain the rights to all your pictures, and we will always credit you when posting.
The Hotels Library Partner App
Every partner gets access to our private partner hub, a members-only web app not available anywhere else. Search and filter the full hotel database, build your pitches from ready-made templates, track every stay from requested to booked to completed, and reach our team directly for support. It works from your phone or laptop and is included at no extra cost.
Apply Here!
With all these tools and resources at your fingertips, you can start making connections and creating unforgettable experiences right away. Join us and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to luxury travel and hospitality excellence.
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A travel and hotel reviewer is a passionate individual who captures stories and documents visually extraordinary travel experiences and properties. As a travel and hotel reviewer, you will be the architect of dream vacations, the trusted source for exotic destinations, and the curator of lifelong memories.
As a Travel and Hotel Reviewer you gain access to our full network of 35,000+ hotels, resorts, villas and experiences.
You also retain the rights to all the pictures, photographs and videos you take during your collaborations, and we always credit you when publishing.
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Are you creative? Do you have an insatiable curiosity for the world's wonders? Do you crave for luxury, hospitality & travel? If you crave the excitement of discovery, the joy of inspiring others, and the satisfaction of helping the travel & hospitality industry, travel reviewing could be your ideal career.
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We have spent years carefully building relationships with the world's best hotels, resorts, villas and experiences. Join a network of over 35,000 global connections.
If you're looking for a program focused on luxury leisure travel, this is the right fit for you.
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Takes pictures & videos (content) for hotels, resorts, villas in return for a free stay (barter agreement).
Promote those hotels, resorts & villas on The Hotels Collection (website & Instagram) to build more connections
Promote those hotels, resorts & villas on their own socials (Instagram preferably).
Curate travel experiences that weave together the finest details with highly organized logistics
Design and document itineraries for others (friends, families or clients)
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It can typically take 1-3 years to generate a steady income as a hotel reviewer. It’s not about just traveling the world for free in those exclusive places. Consider the following:
Growth is based on the number of clients you start with, how you build a client base, and the trip volume.
You should be prepared to go a year without making significant income.
Our top partners have accumulated enough sales experience.
The Hotels Collection's Core Training and The Hotels Collection's Hotel & Travel Reviewer program can help you ramp up your career more quickly.
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There are many different models, but there are two primary revenue sources:
Photography, videography, and social media promotion services for hotels, resorts, and villas, compensated by the property.
Writing, blogging, social media management, or related marketing services offered to those hotels, resorts & villas.
Additional Resources for New Reviewers
If you are a changing careers or are otherwise new to the travel industry, The Hotels Collection x Hotels Library has some resources to help you get started.
Fabian Samir went from being a sales rep to a Hotels Collection x Hotels Library member travel & hotel reviewer. Read his tips on how to make the shift successfully.
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