Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: February 2025
Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours ("we," "us," or "our") believes in transparency. This page discloses our affiliate relationships and how they may affect the content on our website, pittsburghneighborhoodtours.com (the "Site").
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some of the links on our Site are "affiliate links." This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain and improve our Site, allowing us to continue providing free, high-quality content about Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, attractions, and travel tips.
Our Affiliate Partners
We participate in the following affiliate programs:
TravelPayouts
We are a participant in the TravelPayouts affiliate network, which includes partnerships with hotel booking platforms such as Hotellook and Trip.com. When you click on hotel recommendation links on our Site and make a booking, we may earn a commission from TravelPayouts.
- Hotellook — Hotel search and comparison platform. Links to Hotellook appear in our hotel guides, neighborhood pages, and accommodation recommendations.
- Trip.com — Travel booking platform. Links to Trip.com appear in our "No Prepayment Hotels" guide and other accommodation content.
How Affiliate Links Appear on Our Site
Affiliate links may appear in the following types of content:
- Hotel and accommodation guides — Such as "Top Historic Hotels," "Hotels Near Cultural Hotspots," "Budget-Friendly Accommodations," and "No Prepayment Hotels"
- Neighborhood guides — Where we recommend places to stay in specific neighborhoods
- Call-to-action buttons — Such as "Book Your Stay" buttons on our homepage and article pages
- Travel planning guides — Where we link to booking platforms as a convenience for our readers
Our Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. All opinions, recommendations, and reviews on our Site are our own and are based on our genuine assessment of the places, services, and experiences we write about. We only recommend products and services that we believe will be valuable to our readers.
The presence of affiliate links does not affect:
- The neighborhoods, restaurants, or attractions we choose to feature
- The ratings or opinions we express about any place or service
- The order in which hotels or accommodations are listed
- The accuracy or completeness of our content
No Additional Cost to You
Using our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay for a hotel booking or service is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the provider's website. In some cases, our affiliate partners may even offer special deals or discounts through our links.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we disclose that some of the links on our Site are affiliate links. This disclosure is provided to ensure full transparency with our readers and to comply with FTC regulations regarding endorsements and testimonials.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us through our website at pittsburghneighborhoodtours.com.
Thank you for supporting Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours! Your use of our affiliate links helps us continue to create valuable content about the Steel City.