We make it very easy for you to start your own business. To begin visit www.hotelsetc.com/go and fill out the form. The next page you will need to select your package. 

Yes, we provide you a free website at no extra charge. Your website will be intagrated with your paypal account to accept online orders.

We provide you with some marketing material once you make your purchase. You will receive welcome  members packets, brochures, and post cards. If you want to purchase more you can do so within your distributor store. To see samples of marketing materials visit www.hotelsetc.com/go

We integrate PayPal into your website in order to accept credit cards. If you do not have a PayPal account then please click here to sign up today. We would recommend setting up a business PayPal account however you can start off with a personal account and upgrade later.

Keep in mind, that payments go directly to you and you are responsible to ship out your memberships. 

Yes, we conduct conferences on Thursday for potential distributors and Tuesday for registered distributors. 

We attempt to record every call, if you missed the call and you are a registered distributor you can log into your back office to listen to the recordings. 

If you are looking to become a distributor and would like to listen past calls visit 

The only extra costs are optional. i.e. if you want upgrade to paid website, marketing materials, development or creative. There are not any additional mandatory costs, everything is optional. 

Currently our system is set up with paypal so yes you will need a paypal account. If you have a different merchant account please contact[email protected] to get a quote on installing your merchant account. 

There are so many ways to market your Hotels Etc. business however we recommend starting with social media. You can visit https://makeawebsitehub.com/social-media-sites/ to see the top 60. Be sure to link them all together and post daily to obtain followers and social juice. We also encourage you to set up a blog and post unique content daily. Be sure to link your social accounts and website to your blog to bring traffic.

Hotels Etc also offers many marketing options in your back office. We update this frequently, so be sure to check back often!

We make it very easy for you to purchase additional memberships. Log into your back office click on store and select your quantity. If you are not a distributor you can purchase your first package at https://www.hotelsetc.com/

We will provide you with an extension off our domain. 
Example: www.hotelsetc.us/111  If you do purchase your own domain, then you can log into your domain back end and simply do a forwarding so when someone visits your domain they will redirect to the site we provide you with. If you are having issues with forwarding your domain please call your domain provider, however it is typically very easy to forward the domain to your site.

If you do not have a business license and or business checking account then we would recommend having your name on your website. This will insure that you will be able to cash money orders.

Hotels Etc. offers an annual membership card. If you are selling your memberships online then you must sell the annual for $99.00. If you are selling them offline you can determine your own price.

If it is available in the distributor shopping cart then you must purchase through our shopping cart. If we do not have what you are looking for email [email protected] as we might have it on our server. Keep in mind, Hotels Etc. is a registered trademark, if you print materials with our logo or name then the corporate office has to approve the proof before you print.

Hotels Etc. offers training via phone conference or webinar. Conference details are typically sent out Thursday. We want you to succeed, if you have questions or need to speak to a trainer then schedule on one of our calendars.  Keep in mind, that we do not succeed unless you succeed so it is in our best interest to provide you with unlimited free training.

Hotels Etc. does not offer refunds of any kind on distributor kits, however we guarantee our product that it is professional, legal and you can make huge profits selling them. We do guarantee the marketing materials. If you receive marketing materials that are defective in anyway then please be sure to notify Hotels Etc. customer service department and we will exchange it for you.

We do not have a demo account but we do have comparison videos at https://youtube.com/hotelsetc so you can see our deep discounts.

Yes, every product that is purchased through Hotels Etc. requires shipping and handling. Please refer back to the product of interest to determine shipping and handling cost.

First you have to teach yourself about this exciting area of membership sales. Most successful distributors use the following methods: 

Telemarketing

Direct mail

Door to Door

Business to business

Voice broadcasting

Fax Broadcasting

Email broadcasting

Promotional giveaways

TV

Radio

Newspaper

Magazines

Inserts in catalogs

Set up other wholesale buyers

Fundraising 

Beacons   https://www.hotelsetc.com/beacon 

Yes, you can select from one of already produced commercials or you can create your own. Be sure to view https://www.youtube.com/hotelsetc for video updates. 

You have to fulfill the orders. Once someone makes a purchase through your website you will receive an email from paypal. Simply insert the membership card inside the welcome member package and mail it to your customer. If you do not have enough memberships on had, give us a call, order more and we will overnight them to you.

Each package comes with a set amount of membership cards, welcome member packets, brochures, post cards, website and free training and support. You can view the available packags at https://www.hotelsetc.com/go 

We discontinued the lifetime membership in order to help distributors make residual income. Currently we only offer the annual membership to new distributors. Learn more at https://www.hotelsetc.com/go 

Hotels Etc was acquired by Shawn Pigg in early 2005. We are always finding ways to help past distributors become active again. Please give us a call at 1-877-967-7283

Yes, Hotels Etc. is currently available in over 141 countries. You can learn more about our distributor deparment at https://www.hotelsetc.com/go  if you want to learn more about our exclusive opportunity visit https://www.hotelsetc.com/exclusives 

We povide you with a few videos to use they are located at https://www.youtube.com/hotelsetc we also supply distributors with free video clips in your back office  in order to create your own custom video. 

We provide distributors with a free order taking website. You will have options to upgrade which wil be located in your back office.

If you are a distributor then you do not have exclusive rights and there could be more distributors in your area. If you are interested in exclusive ownership visit https://www.hotelsetc.com/exclusives 

We do not offer payment plans at this time. If we elect to offer payment plans we will update our FAQ The great news is we make it affordable for anyone to start their own business with Hotels Etc. to learn more visit https://www.hotelsetc.com/go 

Yes, you purchase our membership cards at wholesale and resell them and keep 100% of the profits. 

You can purchase up to 1000 on our website at www.hotelsetc.com/go . If you need more than 1000 membership cards please call us at 1-877-967-7283

 Co-branded memberships all you to have your logo and business name on the membership to help build brand recognition for your company! Co-branded memberships are custom created based on your colors, theme, mascot, brand and etc. To place an order call for custom quote.

Yes we do. As a Hotels Etc. Member. Every time you make a reservation. Whether it be for a Hotel, Car Rental, Cruise etc. You get a Reward Credit, that is matched dollar for dollar. So you earn Reward Credits in your account. Over time the Credits will add up and you have the potential to get Free Travel or Entertainment. So instead paying Cash or Credit for your reservation. You can use your Reward Credits. How cool is that!

This is a really good selling point when presenting the Hotel Etc. Annual Memberships to potential buyers.

   If the client is already your member then they will renew through you. The world is a big place so the odds of another distributor taking your customer is very rare.  Keep a database of your customers and be sure to communicate with them on a regular basis. 

If you are selling directly to the end user they can pay you with a check or money order. They would make the check out to your business name. If you do not have a business name they need to make the check out to your personally so you can deposit it.

If you are selling offline and they want to pay with a credit card then you will need to have a merchant account or you can pull out your phone visit your website and go through the process like an online order. 

White label means you receive an API from Hotels Etc. and you install it within your members area on your website. When someone logs in through your website they they will have access to the booking engine. This set up makes it look like the discounts are yours, not ours.. You have to manage your entire front end of your website including hosting, design, members, membership cost, collections, customer service and etc.

If you do not have a website, we can build one for you however the price varies based on the website being created.. Typically around $1000 

We manage everything on the back end. I.E booking engine, inventory, reservations, cancellations and post reservation phone support.  

Distributors, You  purchase our annual membership cards at wholesale and resell them to the public or businesses and keep 100% of the profit. www.hotelsetc.com/go

We provide you with a website to resell membership cards, when someone purchases they purchase through your website and the funds go to your paypal account. You are responsible for mailing on the membership card. If they purchase through your website then you will receive a payment every 12 months unless they cancel. Once a customer renews you will have to ship out another membership card so they can update their account for another year.

Yes, You can build your own website however if you are using Hotels Etc.  logo then your site will need approval. 

You are not allowed to use a domain or email address that contains or resembles Hotels Etc.

 There is a law known as Rate Parity which is a legal agreement between hotel and OTA providing the same rates for the same room across all distribution channels. The Rate parity laws prohibits companies like Hotels Etc. to display wholesale net rates unless you are a paid member. Hotels Etc. is considered a CUG program (closed user group) which means we are allow to offer discounts to our members unlike public sites. We beat public rates by up to 75% off.

 Shipping rates vary based on the country you live in. After you place your order for your distributor package our shipping department will get a quote and pass the cost directly onto you. We do not make profit on shipping internationally. If you have a shipping carrier that is more affordable for you, let our shipping know and we will use yours.  

   The difference is personal preference although the paid website is more mobile responsive then the free website.  We give you the free website just to eliminate any monthly expense for your new business. Both sites perform the same and signs up members the same.  

 Absolutely, you can use kiosk, flea markets, swap shows, travel shows, or malls. You can also utilize existing businesses by creating a rev share program with them and setting up shop right there store or gas station.  

We provide you with a system to store your clients and information about your clients which is available in your distributor office.

You can also find an affordable CRM that you can use to manage your entire customer relations. 

Yes,  Hotels Etc. discounts stretch as far as 141 countries. 

We have around 14,000 distributors around the globe however it does not mean that all are still active. Keep in mind we opened in 1996

Most of our distributors are within the U.S.

Yes, we have distributors that sell more than 100 per month on a regular basis. 

The distributor agreement is valid for 1 year at which point has to be renewed by the distributor. 

Yes, you market to the public and or businesses. Distributors sell standard annual for $99 per year to consumers or become a high volume wholesaler to businesses. 

We currently offer an opportunity to become an international exclusive owner.  We do not offer domestic exclusvie ownership. 

Exclusive owners can own their own country. Learn more at https://www.hotelsetc.com/exclusives 

Exclusive opportunities allow you a chance to own 100% rights to your area. You will control whom sales and promotes in your territory as well as how big you want to make your business.  Below is an outline of exactly what you get as an exclusive Hotels Etc. owner. The outline below is not an agreement or contract, just an outline.

What comes with the exclusive rights?

1. All Retail sales, either from corporate or your own advertising

2. All Wholesale Sales, either from corporate or your own advertising

3. All Marketing materials sold to distributors

4. Allowed to sell business opportunities to create an organization

5. 100% rights to marketing materials

6. Your domain will be based off hotelsetc.com/your territory

7. Free website and number extension off the corporate phone

8. Free support with CEO 2x a week, 1 on 1 

9 Access to Electronic Incentive or Certs Etc.

10. Access to Thursday’s conference calls.

11. Below wholesale prices on annual and lifetime membership cards

12. Residual income on annual renewals

13. Your domain will be based off your TLD country domain and linked to Hotels Etc

Regardless if the sale comes from our national corporate advertising, or if the sale comes from your advertising campaigns, you will be awarded the sale. We will also add your link to hotelsetc.com main website to direct the customer to your site from your territory . Annual membership cards are sold for-$99 per year and lifetime membership cards are sold at $995

Regular distributors are not allowed to promote the business opportunity. This option is only available to Hotels Etc. corporate and exclusive offices. You will be allowed to publish and distribute ads that attract distributors to your program. This is a great way to duplicate your self, but you have 100% control over it.

Yes, you will be able to lock in your own country domain and we will build a custom site for your territory. An example of custom domain would be  hotelsetc.ca which would be canada. To find out what your country domain is visit google and type in Country TLD's to see a list.

As an exclusive owner you will have the rights to your country. Any money that is generated in your territory has to go through your office. Memberships, Distributorships, Marketing Tools, Advertising, Pay Per Click linking, corporate solutions, fundraising and etc.

Ready to become an international exclusive owner? Email [email protected] with the territory interseted in. 

• Operate your own business
• Rights to Exclusive Territory of your choice
• Flexible hours - live the lifestyle of your dreams
• Access to over 13 years of knowledge and experience
• A business based on a proven system
• Use of the latest in advanced technology
• The chance to work with senior executives including the CEO of Hotels Etc.
• Complete training and support for you and your staff
• Rapid pay-back on your investment
• No overhead, allowing you to operate from home
• The opportunity to work in a business-to-business environment
• Unlimited potential for growth
• The option to apply for more than one territory
• Profits on all retail, wholesale, marketing tools and distributor sales
• website developed off the .com domain
• Option to use your countries TLD
• Toll Free number with extension
• Marketing materials custom made for your territory
• Option to sell all materials and tools
• Train, run and mentor your own down line (we are not MLM)
• Own the rights to our TV programs in your territory or country
• Limit the amount of other distributors in your territory, or have as many as you want
• Ability to resell certificates and all business incentive items
• Exclusive county rights to our Lifetime Gold Card
• Set up your own fundraising campaign
• Great company, reliable name, recognition

Exclusive opportunities allow you a chance to own 100% of the rights to your area. You will control who sells and promotes in your territory as well as how big you want to make your business. Below is an outline of exactly what you get as an exclusive Hotels Etc. owner. The outline below is not an agreement or contract.

All retail sales, either from corporate or your own advertising

Regardless if the sale comes from our national corporate advertising or if the sale comes from your advertising campaigns, you will be awarded the sale if it is within your territory. We will also add your link to hotelsetc.com main website to direct your territory your way.

All wholesale sales, either from corporate or your own advertising

Hotels Etc. advertises the distributor opportunity worldwide. You will have the option to purchase leads at $10 each from corporate office, for all your territory leads. This is the average acquisition cost per lead.

Regular distributors are not allowed to promote the business opportunity. This option is only available to Hotels Etc. corporate and exclusive offices. As an exclusive, you will be allowed to publish and distribute ads that attract distributors to your program. This is a great way to duplicate yourself, and you have 100% control over it.

Yes, however we prefer that you live in the country where you want to be an exclusive owner, however it is not mandatory.

Yes, if you want to have distributors in your area then you will wholesale to your distributors, membership cards, marketing materials and etc.

Yes, you sell to the public, businesses and or distributors. That is your territory so you decided how you want to run your territory.