Feature Request: Wix Referral Program Support for Wix Hotels
I’m having trouble with: The Wix referral program currently only supports Wix Bookings but not Wix Hotels, limiting partnership opportunities for accommodation businesses.
Working in: Wix Studio Editor, Wix Hotels system
Site link: www.campibiza.com (camper rental business in Ibiza)
What I’m trying to do: As a UX designer for a camper rental business in Ibiza, I want to implement an affiliate/referral program using Wix Hotels. I’m aware that Wix has a referral program where people can get a referral link, and when end users make purchases through their website, the original referrer receives a percentage. We want to implement this same system for our Wix Hotels setup to collaborate with local partners who can promote our camper rentals.
What I’ve tried so far:
- Investigated the existing Wix referral program
- Found that it only supports Wix Bookings, not Wix Hotels
- Considered using coupon codes per partner/promoter, but this creates friction for end users and doesn’t provide the seamless experience of affiliate links
Extra context: While I understand that coupon codes can be created per partner (someone who promotes the website), this approach has significant limitations:
- User friction: Customers need to remember and manually enter coupon codes, which often results in abandoned bookings
- Low conversion rates: Many customers forget to use codes or find the process cumbersome
- Tracking difficulties: Less accurate attribution compared to automatic affiliate links
- Partner motivation: Affiliate links provide better incentives for partners since they don’t rely on customer action
An automatic affiliate link system would be much more effective because:
- Seamless user experience (no codes to remember)
- Better conversion rates for partners
- Accurate tracking and attribution
- Increased motivation for local partners to promote our services
My questions:
- Is there a timeline for when Wix Hotels will be integrated into the referral program?
- Are there any workarounds or alternative solutions currently available?
- Is this feature on the roadmap for future development?
- Has anyone in the community found creative solutions for this challenge?
This feature would be incredibly valuable for accommodation businesses using Wix Hotels, especially those looking to build local partnership networks. Many of us in the hospitality industry rely heavily on local collaborations and affiliate marketing to drive bookings.
Would love to hear from the Wix team or community members who might have insights or solutions!
Wix Referral Program: Adding and Setting Up Your Referral Program | Help Center | Wix.com