Tipsiti is a platform built on the value of local expertise. To us, discovery should focus on what a community actually loves – an approach that benefits the traveler, the hotel, and the neighborhood.
Our ecosystem delivers local recommendations for travelers, SaaS tools for hospitality hosts, and a professional directory for experts and industry members.
And we're looking for your expertise – insights and perspectives from across the travel and hospitality industries. Whether you're a hotel GM with guest-experience insights or a traveler with a story about true local discovery, we want to hear about it.
We don’t just look for writers; we look for authorities. We publish content from across the ecosystem, focusing on three specific pillars:
Owners, GMs, and operators. Share your insights on the reality of management, operations, and the ROI of guest experience. We want to hear how you build property culture, navigate the transition to new tech, and use curation to drive genuine value for your guests.
We value narratives from those who see travel as a means of connection. To maintain our standard of local expertise, we have a “3-Month Rule” – we generally look for contributors who have lived in a destination for at least three months. We want neighborhood-level details and stories that advocate for places loved by those who actually live there. (Think: “A Resident’s Guide to Berlin’s Neighborhood Cafes” rather than “10 Best Things to do in Berlin”).
For members of tipsiti.network, we want in-depth discussions on the direction of the industry. Help us unpack trends in curation, the future of community-led exploration, and how to build travel businesses that actually enrich the destinations they sell.
To rank and resonate in 2026, we prioritize Information Gain – insights that cannot be found via a generic search or an AI summary.
Answer-First: We value the reader’s time. Your first paragraph should directly address the core insight or problem your article tackles.
Earned Expertise: Every post must contain un-Googleable data – a personal anecdote, a specific lesson, or a first-hand account of local discovery.
Voice: Professional, first-person, and opinionated. Don’t tell readers what they could do; tell them what they should do. While we value authority, we avoid academic jargon – we want grounded, relatable writing that feels like a conversation between peers.
Anti-Cliché Policy: Avoid the marketing fairytale – there’s enough of that already on the internet. If you find yourself using phrases like “hidden gem,” “melting pot,” or “vibrant culture,” replace them with something specific and grounded.
Images: If you are writing a travel narrative or local discovery piece, we love a minimum of three original photos to anchor the story. (Don’t worry – Chris Burkhard-level frames aren’t necessary!) For hospitality operations and industry thought pieces, images are encouraged but not a barrier to entry.
Scannability: We write for humans. Keep your paragraphs crisp, use subheadings to signpost your points, and use bullet points for data-heavy sections.
Length: We don’t have strict word counts, but we do look for deep dives. Make sure to nail the Information Gain aspect.
AI-Generated Filler: Tipsiti is a human-led platform. While AI can help you outline, the final copy must be your own voice.
Promotional Pitches: We aren’t a PR wire. If your article is primarily intended to sell a product or service, it isn’t for us. (Members of our professional network may include a bio link to their profile).
Surface-Level Listicles: If "The Top 10 Sights in Paris" is your pitch, it will be rejected.
Join: Sign up and create a Tipsiti profile (for travelers) or page (for professionals) to better familiarize yourself with us.
Pitch: Identify your Information Gain angle.
Submit the Form: https://forms.gle/u7Ere3RpdJfED5dFA
Discord Shortcut: For a faster response, join our Discord Community and message the editorial team after submitting your form.
