Business Partner
Business Partner OpportunityCo-Founder / Strategic Growth Partner for Guides DirectlyAbout Guides DirectlyGuides Directly is a next-generation global travel platform designed to connect travelers directly with professional local tour guides — without unnecessary intermediaries.The platform focuses on:* Authentic local experiences* Fair opportunities for guides* Direct communication between travelers and guides* Cultural, wellness, adventure, historical, and premium travel experiences* Sustainable and human-centered tourismTagline:“The Fair-Travel Movement Starts Here.”⸻PositionStrategic Business Partner / Growth & Marketing PartnerWe are seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated, and visionary business partner to help scale and promote Guides Directly internationally among:* Professional tour guides* Travel professionals* Independent travelers* Agencies and tourism organizations* Wellness and specialty tourism sectorsThis is an opportunity to join an early-stage global travel platform with strong long-term growth potential.⸻Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development* Develop partnerships with: * Tour guide associations * Tourism boards * Travel agencies * Universities and tourism schools * Wellness and experiential travel organizations* Identify strategic alliances and growth channels* Help expand global guide recruitmentMarketing & Audience Growth* Build awareness of Guides Directly among guides and travelers* Develop and manage: * Social media campaigns * Facebook communities * Instagram/Reels strategies * Telegram and WhatsApp outreach * Email marketing campaigns * Influencer collaborations * SEO and content marketing* Help create viral and community-driven growth strategiesPlatform Growth Strategy* Contribute to: * Product positioning * User acquisition strategy * Brand messaging * Monetization strategy * Community-building initiatives* Assist in testing and improving conversion funnelsTravel Industry Outreach* Represent Guides Directly in: * Travel expos * AI & tourism conferences * Industry networking events * Online tourism communities* Build relationships with industry leaders and organizations⸻Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who:* Has experience in: * Travel industry * Tourism marketing * Startup growth * Digital marketing * Partnerships or business development* Understands modern traveler behavior and creator/community marketing* Has entrepreneurial thinking and startup mentality* Is proactive, creative, and execution-oriented* Believes in fairer and more authentic tourism experiences* Has strong networking and communication skills* Can help attract both guides and travelers globally⸻Preferred BackgroundExperience in one or more of the following is highly valuable:* Tour operations* OTA/travel platforms* Tourism startups* SaaS or marketplace platforms* Influencer marketing* Wellness tourism* Luxury travel* International partnerships* Travel technology* Community growth⸻What Guides Directly Offers* Opportunity to become an early strategic partner in a scalable global platform* Potential equity participation / revenue-sharing structure* Ability to shape the future direction of the company* Flexible remote collaboration* Participation in a mission-driven travel movement* Long-term growth potential in the global tourism market⸻Current Development StageGuides Directly is currently:* Developing its MVP platform* Building partnerships and guide communities* Expanding branding and marketing outreach* Preparing for larger-scale launch and investor visibility⸻MissionTo create a more transparent, human, and guide-friendly global tourism ecosystem where travelers connect directly with authentic local experts.⸻ContactInterested candidates, collaborators, or strategic partners are invited to connect:Michael ZlotnitskyFounder & CEO — Guides DirectlyEmail: michael@iGuideTours.netWebsite: Guides Directly (https://www.uguidetours.net)