Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Black Travel Now (“BTN”) is a reader-supported travel media brand. In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we want to be fully transparent about how this site makes money.
We Participate in Affiliate Marketing Programs
Some of the links on Black Travel Now — including links to hotels, resorts, cruise lines, car rental companies, travel insurance providers, credit cards, and booking platforms — are affiliate links. This means that if you click one of these links and make a qualifying booking or purchase, BTN may earn a commission from the advertiser or booking platform, at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether or not you use our link.
We currently participate in affiliate programs including (but not limited to) the CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) network — through which we work with individual hotel, resort, car rental, travel insurance, and credit card advertisers — and the Expedia affiliate program for flight and hotel booking links. The specific advertisers we’re partnered with change over time as new relationships are approved.
This Doesn’t Change Our Recommendations
Whether or not a link on this site is an affiliate link has no bearing on our editorial opinions. We write about the destinations, resorts, cruises, events, and travel products we genuinely believe are worth your attention — good or bad — and a commission relationship never determines whether something gets a positive review or gets featured at all. If we haven’t tried a property or product firsthand, our reviews are based on thorough research, and we say so where relevant.
How This Supports BTN
Affiliate commissions are one of the ways we keep Black Travel Now’s articles, guides, and podcast free for readers and listeners. We appreciate every booking made through our links — it directly supports the ongoing work of covering the Black travel experience across events, resorts, cruising, deals, business, sports, film, food, and art.
Not Financial or Travel Advice
Content on this site — including anything related to credit cards, travel insurance, or financial products — is for general informational purposes only and is not personalized financial advice. Always review the current terms, rates, and coverage details directly with the provider before making a decision.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, email us at info@blacktravelnow.com. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
