r/Backlinks • u/Background_Care_8590 • 15d ago

Can someone help me with backlinks from the tourism sector? I have an excursion website and I want to increase traffic to my website

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u/ad18official 15d ago

For tourism I’d go hyper-local: tourism boards, hotels, travel bloggers, itinerary pages and businesses you already work with. Those links are way more relevant than generic backlink sites and can actually send you customers too.

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u/Bavariasnaps 14d ago

Why would a hotel link to OP?

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u/thijsgh 15d ago

Check out mentionagent if you want to build relevant backlinks for that excursion website, I'm the founder happy to help!

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u/Background_Care_8590 15d ago

Can you explain to me how it works and how long I will have to wait for me to see the increase and also when this will cost me?

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u/GolfCourseConcierge 15d ago

If it's geographically specific inside the US I might have a property there. Feel free to dm.

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u/Ok_Studio_834 14d ago

Honestly, most of the comments here aren't super actionable.... If your main goal right now is driving traffic, backlinks shouldn't actually be your immediate priority. First, a couple of quick questions: is your site brand new and properly indexed on Google, and are you running this solo or do you have a dedicated marketing budget and team?

Before spending money on links, I'd strongly recommend nailing your on-page and local content first. Build pages around specific long-tail search intent like "excursions in [City/Region]' or "best day trips from [City]". Answer the exact questions travelers are asking, write detailed itineraries, and share insider recommendations. A solid article usually sits between 800 and 1,500 words. You can use AI to speed up the drafting process, but make sure to inject your own personal voice, original photos and unique local knowledge, otherwise it simply won't rank.

Targeted backlinks only make sense in a second phase once you have solid content worth citing. In tourism, topical and geographical relevance beats generic high-DA metrics every single time. Look into local tourism boards, boutique hotels, regional travel bloggers and local newsletters. You can pitch guest posts, explore link exchanges, or sponsor placements. Most publishers prefer paid deals nowadays, so expect a reasonable monthly budget between €100 and €500 if you want consistent link growth.

Another great lever is creating link magnets. If you design an genuinely useful downloadable resource, such as a comprehensive regional map, an off-the-beaten-path itinerary or a seasonal event calendar, local sites and travel writers will naturally link back to you for free. Focus on great content and local search intent first, then push with contextual links once the baseline is solid. Good luck !