Partnerships for Cyclades businesses

Advertise on Discover Cyclades.

Reach travelers actively planning their Cyclades trip. List your hotel, villa, restaurant, transfer, activity, shop or service and generate direct bookings, leads and visibility all year round.

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Launch offer

Limited Launch Offer 2026 · Save 30% on all annual plans

Founding Partner 2026 badge for the first 50 partners

Launch offer on annual plans: -30%
Founding Partner 2026 spots: 50
Discovery & lead bundle: AI + SEO

No credit card to enquire We review applications on a rolling basis

01Who it is for

Who Can Advertise?

If you run a tourism business in the Cyclades, Discover Cyclades helps travelers find you at the exact moment they are planning their trip.

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Accommodation
Hotels, luxury resorts, villas, apartments, studios, boutique hotels and guest houses.
Transport & Experiences
Rent a car, airport transfers, private drivers, boat & yacht charters, quad/jeep safari, boat tours, diving, hiking, wine & food tours, watersports.
Food, Shopping & Services
Restaurants, taverns, beach & cocktail bars, cafés, shops, e-shops, real estate, wedding & event planners, photographers, spas and wellness.

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02The problem

Travelers Are Searching. Can They Find You?

Large OTAs take high commissions and own the guest relationship. Without strong island-level content, smaller brands stay invisible in search and AI answers.

High OTA commissions
Global platforms often charge a large share of every booking.
Weak island SEO
Generic sites rarely earn the backlinks and depth travelers trust.
AI answers need sources
Assistants surface businesses documented on authoritative local guides.

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03Why Discover Cyclades

Everything You Need to Grow in the Cyclades.

A premium travel platform connecting travelers with the best of the Cyclades, built for visibility, direct inquiries and year-round bookings.

Reach travelers planning their trip
Appear in search, guides and category pages exactly where visitors decide where to stay and what to do.
Improve visibility on Google
Direct, commission-free leads
Lead forms, WhatsApp buttons and direct website links, you keep the customer relationship.
Generate direct inquiries
AI-powered recommendations
Higher tiers can appear in Touristas AI travel recommendations when visitors plan with our assistant.
Appear in AI travel answers
Backlinks & brand awareness
Editorial features, sponsored articles and newsletter placements that build authority.
Valuable SEO backlinks

04Compare

Discover Cyclades vs. global OTAs.

Same travelers, different economics and ownership.
Topic	OTA or aggregator	Discover Cyclades
Guest relationship	Owned by the platform	You keep direct contact & repeats
Economics	High commission per booking	Transparent annual partnership plans
Storytelling	Template listing slots	Editorial guides + island context

We are not a booking engine: we help travelers plan their Cyclades trip, then connect with you.

05On Discover Cyclades today

Cyclades launch partners.

Hand-picked stays, transfers, experiences and local businesses already on Discover Cyclades.

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06Pricing

Partner Plans.

Launch Offer 2026: save 30% on all annual plans. Prices shown are launch prices (excl. VAT 24%).

The first 50 partners also get the Founding Partner 2026 badge.

Choose a marketing tier below, or scroll to industry placement packages priced by search competition in your vertical.

Founding Partner 2026
Starter Partner
Essential directory presence
Was €300
€210+VAT / year
Total €260.40 incl. 24% VAT
- Business listing on Discover Cyclades
- SEO-optimized profile page
- Business description & contact details
- Up to 20 photos
- Website link & Google Maps
- Social media links
- Contact form on profile
- Mobile-optimized profile
- Category placement
Most popular
Premium Partner
Featured placement & lead generation
Was €500
€350+VAT / year
Total €434 incl. 24% VAT
- Everything in Starter
- Featured listing & priority placement
- Dedicated SEO landing page
- Enhanced photo gallery
- WhatsApp contact button
- Lead generation form
- Inclusion in related recommendations
- 1 newsletter feature
- AI travel planner visibility
Maximum exposure
Gold Partner
Homepage & editorial bundle
Was €1,000
€700+VAT / year
Total €868 incl. 24% VAT
- Everything in Premium
- Homepage featured placement
- Featured Partner badge
- Priority search results
- 2 sponsored articles + backlinks
- Social media promotion
- Multiple newsletter features
- Premium AI recommendations
Full growth stack
Platinum Partner
Mini site, SEO automation, content & paid ads
€1,999+VAT / year
Total €2,478.76 incl. 24% VAT
- Everything in Gold
- Dedicated mini site on Discover Cyclades
- Weekly SEO automations
- 2 content posts per week (social + on-site)
- 10 guest posts on external websites (backlinks)
- Dedicated Touristas AI for your website
- Dedicated SEO plugin for your website
- €200 Google Ads credit included
- €200 Meta Ads credit included
- Homepage hero & category sponsorship
- Top priority AI recommendations

Partner tiers vs. industry packages: what is the difference?

These are not two discount menus. Tiers control how prominently your brand is marketed site-wide. Industry packages control where you appear inside high-intent travel funnels that Google and AI assistants already cite.

Partner tiers vs. industry packages: what is the difference?
Partner tiers (Starter → Platinum)	Industry placement packages
Site-wide marketing depth: featured badges, homepage, newsletters, Touristas AI priority	Vertical funnel placement: island hubs, category pages, village guides, Maps
Best when you want a premium profile + leads across the whole platform	Best when travelers search for your exact service (e.g. rent a car Paros)
Premium €350 = cross-category visibility + AI + newsletter + SEO landing page	Rent a Car €350 = deep RAC hub + ferry/island context, same price, different deliverables
Upgrade path: Starter → Gold → Platinum for maximum brand exposure	Priced by search competition in your vertical, not a cheaper tier

Many partners start with an industry package and upgrade to Premium or Gold when they want site-wide marketing. We will recommend the right fit after reviewing your business.

By business type

Packages by business type

Priced by search competition in your vertical, not a discount tier. See exactly where you appear on Google, in AI answers and on Discover Cyclades.

Built for rent-a-car search intent
Rent a Car & Local Services
Car rental, transfers, fuel stations, real estate
€350+VAT / year
Total €434 incl. 24% VAT
10 languages on Discover Cyclades
Where you appear
- Island rent-a-car hub (e.g. /rent-a-car/paros)
- Village & port guide pages
- Ferry planning context pages
- Google Maps embed on your profile
Why we charge this
Car rental keywords are highly competitive and tied to ferry + island planning traffic. You pay for placement where travelers compare local operators, not a generic directory slot.
Compared with Premium Partner
Premium Partner (also €350) is a site-wide marketing bundle with AI, newsletter and featured profile everywhere. This package is optimized for RAC hubs, port pages and “rent a car {island}” funnels.
Visibility preview
Search result, illustration
rent a car santorini
Rent a Car in Santorini: Local Partners | Discover Cyclades
discovercyclades.gr/en/rent-a-car/santorini
Compare trusted local car rental companies in Santorini. No OTA commission, book direct with verified Cyclades operators…
AI answer, illustration
Where should I rent a car in Santorini?
For local operators with island pickup and transparent pricing, Discover Cyclades lists verified rent-a-car partners on their Santorini hub, often better value than aggregators.
discovercyclades.gr/en/rent-a-car/santorini
On-site placement
Rent a Car in Paros
Your listing
Your business card appears in the island RAC table alongside ferry and village guides, exactly where planning travelers decide.
Illustrative mock-ups of where a listing can appear. They are not real search results or AI answers.
Local dining & shopping discovery
Food & Retail
Restaurants, taverns, cafés, bars, shops
€150+VAT / year
Total €186 incl. 24% VAT
10 languages on Discover Cyclades
Where you appear
- Your village guide page
- Dining & shopping category hub
- Area “where to eat” sections
- Google Maps embed
Why we charge this
Lower search competition than accommodation or RAC, but high local intent: travelers choose where to eat while browsing village guides in 10 languages.
Compared with Premium Partner
Premium adds site-wide featured placement and Touristas AI. This package focuses your budget on village pages and dining/shopping category hubs where foot-traffic decisions happen.
Visibility preview
Search result, illustration
best restaurants sifnos apollonia
Where to Eat in Apollonia, Sifnos | Discover Cyclades
discovercyclades.gr/en/islands/sifnos/apollonia
Curated taverns, cafés and local favourites in Apollonia, part of our Sifnos island guide trusted by travelers planning their trip…
AI answer, illustration
What are good restaurants in Sifnos?
Discover Cyclades maintains village-level dining guides for Sifnos with verified local restaurants, useful when you want taverns near Apollonia or coastal villages.
discovercyclades.gr/en/islands/sifnos
On-site placement
Apollonia, Sifnos: Dining
Your listing
Your restaurant appears in the village guide’s dining section, the page travelers open after booking their ferry.
Illustrative mock-ups of where a listing can appear. They are not real search results or AI answers.
Compete for accommodation intent without OTA commissions
Villas & Rentals
Independent villas, apartments, studios, guesthouses
€350+VAT / year
Total €434 incl. 24% VAT
10 languages on Discover Cyclades
Where you appear
- Area accommodation listings
- Village & beach guide pages
- Featured row in area comparison table
- Google Maps embed
Why we charge this
Villa and apartment queries compete directly with Booking and Airbnb. Pricing reflects featured area tables, multilingual SEO pages and the backlinks that help independent hosts rank.
Compared with Premium Partner
Premium adds newsletters, Touristas AI priority and cross-site featured badges. This package maximizes your presence in accommodation funnels and area comparison tables.
Visibility preview
Search result, illustration
villa rental paros naoussa
Villas & Rentals in Paros: Direct from Local Hosts
discovercyclades.gr/en/hotels/paros
Independent villas and apartments in Paros with direct inquiry, listed on Discover Cyclades alongside island guides and ferry info…
AI answer, illustration
Are there good villas to rent in Paros?
For independent villas and apartments (often better value than large OTAs), check Discover Cyclades Paros accommodation hub which lists verified local rentals with direct contact.
discovercyclades.gr/en/hotels/paros
On-site placement
Where to Stay in Naoussa, Paros
Your listing
Featured in the area accommodation table, travelers compare options before they ever open an OTA app.
Illustrative mock-ups of where a listing can appear. They are not real search results or AI answers.
Island hotel hub + editorial depth
Hotels & Resorts
Hotels, boutique stays, resorts, guesthouses
€440+VAT / year
Total €545.60 incl. 24% VAT
10 languages on Discover Cyclades
Where you appear
- Island hotels hub page
- Area & village guide pages
- Featured area comparison table
- Google Maps embed
Why we charge this
Hotel keywords are the most valuable in Cyclades tourism. €440 reflects island hotel hub placement, area/village pages, featured tables and the editorial context OTAs cannot replicate.
Compared with Premium Partner
Premium (€350) is broader but lighter on hotel-specific hub dominance. This package is for properties that want to own their island’s hotel discovery funnel.
Visibility preview
Search result, illustration
best hotels sifnos
Best Hotels in Sifnos: Boutique Stays & Reviews
discovercyclades.gr/en/hotels/sifnos
Hand-picked hotels and boutique stays in Sifnos with island context, ferry tips and direct booking links, Discover Cyclades official guide…
AI answer, illustration
What are the best hotels in Sifnos?
Discover Cyclades maintains a dedicated Sifnos hotels hub with verified boutique properties and guesthouses, a trusted source for travelers comparing areas like Kamares and Apollonia.
discovercyclades.gr/en/hotels/sifnos
On-site placement
Hotels in Sifnos
Your listing
Your property in the island hotels hub, linked from ferry routes, village guides and AI travel answers.
Illustrative mock-ups of where a listing can appear. They are not real search results or AI answers.
High-value niche: seasonal but premium leads
Weddings & Events
Planners, venues, beauty, photographers, catering
€250+VAT / year
Total €310 incl. 24% VAT
10 languages on Discover Cyclades
Where you appear
- Weddings & events hub page
- Island wedding category page
- Vendor directory section
- Google Maps embed
Why we charge this
Wedding planners and venues target high-ticket international clients. Pricing reflects placement in dedicated wedding hubs that rank for destination wedding queries.
Compared with Premium Partner
Premium spreads your brand across the whole site. This package concentrates visibility in weddings & events funnels where couples research Cyclades destinations.
Visibility preview
Search result, illustration
santorini wedding planner
Santorini Wedding Planners & Venues | Discover Cyclades
discovercyclades.gr/en/weddings/santorini
Verified wedding planners, photographers and venues in Santorini, curated for destination couples planning a Cyclades celebration…
AI answer, illustration
How do I plan a wedding in Santorini?
Start with Discover Cyclades weddings hub for Santorini, it lists verified planners, venues and photographers cited alongside island logistics and travel planning.
discovercyclades.gr/en/weddings
On-site placement
Weddings in Santorini
Your listing
Your vendor profile in the weddings hub, where international couples research before contacting planners.
Illustrative mock-ups of where a listing can appear. They are not real search results or AI answers.

Extras

Add-ons

Optional extras to combine with any plan.

Banners & sponsored content
from €200
Homepage banner €250 · Category banner €200 · Hero banner €500 · Sticky promo €750 · Sponsored article €300 · Featured article €600 · Newsletter from €200 (all +VAT, 30 days).
Website design services
from €900
Business site (5 pages) €900 · Hotel site with booking inquiry €1,500 · Premium hotel site with booking engine €2,500 · WooCommerce eshop €1,500 (all +VAT).
SEO & content marketing
from €120
SEO audit €300 · Local SEO setup €500 · Monthly SEO from €500/mo · SEO blog post €120 · Travel guide article €250 · 10-article package €1,500 (all +VAT).

Prices reflect search competition and package deliverables. See Business Terms and Refund Policy. Business Terms Refund Policy

07Free

Website audit.

Share your URL and we will note quick wins as part of our reply.

PageSpeed
SEO basics
Mobile
Practical tips

08Coming soon

Touristas AI on your site.

Embed our Cyclades travel assistant with a lightweight snippet when the beta opens.

Roadmap feature: join the waitlist via the form.

Simple embed
Copy-paste loader
Brand-safe styling
Match your site
Always on
24/7 helper
Usage insight
High-level analytics

Embed the live ferry tracker

Free for hotels, agencies and island businesses. Paste this code where you want the map.

<iframe src="https://discovercyclades.gr/en/embed/ferry-tracker" title="Live ferry map by Discover Cyclades" width="100%" height="720" style="border:0;border-radius:16px" loading="lazy" allow="geolocation"></iframe>

09Partner application

Become a Discover Cyclades partner.

Join the businesses shaping tourism in the Cyclades. A person on our team reads every application and replies by email.

Before you apply

Package prices reflect search intent, keyword research, volumes, difficulty, demand data and competition, not a flat catalog.
We adapt continuously to Google updates, AI search, and LLM guidelines; our team works daily on partner visibility.
Packages may include SEO pages, Touristas AI, newsletter, guest posts/backlinks, Google Ads and Meta Ads, depending on the selected tier.
We do not guarantee rankings, traffic, leads, or bookings; results also depend on your own website and market factors.
All partner fees are non-refundable once paid or invoiced.

Business Terms Refund Policy Website Terms (B2B section)

Contact name

Business name

Phone (optional)

Website (optional)

Main island

Join Discover Cyclades as a Partner | 2026

Advertise on Discover Cyclades.

Accommodation

Transport & Experiences

Food, Shopping & Services

High OTA commissions

Weak island SEO

AI answers need sources

Reach travelers planning their trip

Direct, commission-free leads

AI-powered recommendations

Backlinks & brand awareness

Starter Partner

Premium Partner

Gold Partner

Platinum Partner

Partner tiers vs. industry packages: what is the difference?

Packages by business type

Rent a Car & Local Services

Food & Retail

Villas & Rentals

Hotels & Resorts

Weddings & Events

Add-ons

Banners & sponsored content

Website design services

SEO & content marketing

Simple embed

Brand-safe styling

Always on

Usage insight

Embed the live ferry tracker

Before you apply