Expert Guide
Everything you need to know about becoming a local expert, creating itineraries, and growing your business on Turkey Trip Planner.
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Becoming an Expert
Who can become an expert?
Anyone with professional experience in Turkey's travel industry can apply: licensed tour guides, photographers, food hosts, drivers, accommodation hosts, activity providers, and trip planners. You need verifiable experience and a passion for helping travelers.
How do I apply to become an expert?
Create a traveler account first, then go to Account → Apply as Expert. Fill out your profile with your specialization, experience, operating cities, and upload any relevant certifications. Our team reviews applications within 3-5 business days.
What are the requirements?
We look for: 2+ years of relevant experience, valid licenses (if applicable), professional references, quality photos, and clear communication skills. A verified identity and background check may be required for certain services.
Is there a fee to become an expert?
No, listing is free. You are only ever invoiced commission on trips you actually delivered. As a Founding Partner that is 0% on your first 5, then 10% for life instead of the standard 20%.
Your Expert Profile
How do I create a compelling profile?
Use a professional photo, write a detailed bio highlighting your unique expertise, list all your skills and certifications, add photos of your work, and clearly describe the services you offer. Profiles with complete information get 5x more inquiries.
What is the Trust Score?
Your Trust Score (0-100) reflects your reliability based on: response rate, booking completion rate, reviews, profile completeness, and verification status. Higher scores appear higher in search results.
How do I get verified?
Verification requires: identity verification, proof of professional credentials (TURSAB license, guide certification, etc.), and completion of our onboarding process. Verified experts get a badge and priority placement.
Can I be featured on the homepage?
Featured status is awarded to top-performing experts with high ratings, excellent response rates, and consistent bookings. Maintain great service to be considered for featuring.
Creating Itineraries
How do I create an itinerary?
Go to Account → My Itineraries → Create New. Add a title, description, select cities, and build your day-by-day plan. Include practical details like timings, transport, and insider tips. Add photos to make it visually appealing.
Can I set prices for my itineraries?
Yes! You can make itineraries free (for marketing) or set a price per person. Priced itineraries include your guide services. You can also create custom quotes for travelers who contact you.
How do collaborations work?
You can collaborate with other experts or agencies by resharing their itineraries, extending them with your services, or combining multiple itineraries. Revenue is split 50-50 between collaborators (after a flat 10% platform fee).
What types of itineraries can I offer?
Any type that matches your expertise: full tours, photography tours, food tours, adventure activities, cultural experiences, transfers, accommodation packages, wellness retreats, and more.
Bookings & Commission
How do I receive bookings?
Travelers can book directly through your itinerary page or contact you first. You'll receive notifications via email and in your dashboard. Respond quickly to maintain a high response rate.
How do I get paid?
You collect from the traveler directly — the platform never holds your money, so there is nothing to wait for and no payout schedule. Agree the amount and method with the traveler and take payment as you normally would.
What is the platform fee?
As a Founding Partner your first 5 delivered trips are commission-free, then a flat 10% for life. We invoice that commission separately once a trip is marked delivered — it covers vetting, the platform, marketing and support.
What if a traveler cancels?
You set your own cancellation policy and you enforce it directly with the traveler, since the money is between the two of you. Give travelers your terms in writing before they commit. If a trip is cancelled and never delivered, no commission is owed to us.
Communicating with Travelers
How do I respond to inquiries?
All messages appear in Account → Messages. Respond within 24 hours to maintain your response rate. Be helpful, answer all questions, and offer to create custom itineraries when appropriate.
Can I share contact information?
Before booking, keep communication on the platform for your protection. After a confirmed booking, you can exchange direct contact details for trip coordination.
How do I handle difficult situations?
Stay professional and try to resolve issues directly. If you can't reach a resolution, contact our support team — we mediate, though any money involved is settled between you and the traveler.
Growing Your Business
How do I get more bookings?
Complete your profile, respond quickly, maintain high ratings, create multiple itineraries, participate in the community, share your profile on social media, and consider competitive pricing when starting.
Can I promote my services?
Yes! Share your expert profile link on social media, embed it on your website, and participate actively in the Community forum. Quality contributions build your reputation.
How do reviews work?
After each completed booking, travelers can leave a review and rating. Respond professionally to all reviews, including negative ones. Good reviews significantly boost your visibility.
Collaboration & Revenue Sharing
Work with other experts and agencies
20%
Platform Fee
40%
Your Share (as partner)
40%
Collaborator Share
When you collaborate on an itinerary with another expert or agency, the remaining 80% (after platform fee) is split 50-50 between both parties. This means each collaborator receives 40% of the total booking value.