Host Agency Reviews (HAR) is here to help travel advisors make informed decisions. We welcome open, honest, and professional contributions—from reviews and directory responses to sponsored stories and community engagement.

Below are the guidelines that help keep this platform trustworthy and helpful for all.

When Writing a Review

Keep It Constructive. We don’t remove negative reviews just because they’re critical—but reviews must be honest, respectful, and constructive. Tell your story: What happened, how you tried to resolve it, and the outcome.
Avoid Personal Attacks. You may reference individuals, but personal attacks or defamatory statements may be edited or removed. HAR reserves the right to redact names or decline posts that cross the line.
Stay Relevant and Original
No spam, off-topic posts, or plagiarized content
No self-promotion, sales pitches, or affiliate links in reviews
Don’t copy/paste reviews from other platforms
Use Appropriate Language. Keep it professional. Reviews containing profanity, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks will be removed.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviews must reflect your own experience with a company you’ve used or belonged to. That means:

No reviews paid for—positive or negative
No multiple reviews from the same person/IP/email address
No impersonation or posting on behalf of others
No reviews without disclosing a relationship to the company or its competitors

Requirements for Valid Reviews

You must currently or previously have used the company’s program or product
Anonymous reviews must include a valid email address for verification
Reviews that bounce back or can't be verified may be removed
Do not impersonate someone else—famous or not

Mean People Get Kicked Out

We have no tolerance for hate, harassment, or threats of any kind—especially based on race, gender, religion, orientation, disability, or other protected identities. Support for groups that promote harm is also not allowed.

Tips for Reading Reviews...

Read multiple reviews to get a balanced perspective
Look for patterns in both positive and negative feedback
Pay attention to company responses, which reflect professionalism and culture
Check the date—older reviews may not reflect the current experience
Consider multiple reviews. Don't base an important decision on one person's experience

Reporting a Review

If you believe a review is false, offensive, or violates these guidelines:

Contact us with the details and any supporting documentation
We will investigate and take action as needed
We do not mediate disputes between companies and reviewers, but we may remove or reinstate reviews based on documentation

AI Content Use Policy

At HAR, we’re committed to publishing content that’s original, valuable, and genuinely helpful to travel advisors. That includes sponsored stories, directory posts, review responses, event listings, and more.

We understand AI tools can be useful for brainstorming or drafting, and we think robots are cool. But all content submitted to HAR must be written, reviewed, and edited by a human. Unedited AI content can harm your credibility, reduce your post’s reach, and impact HAR’s overall SEO performance.

Content Guidelines:

All submitted content must:

Reflect your unique voice, expertise, and experience
Include real insight, like examples, quotes, or case studies
Be accurate, useful, and advisor-focused
Avoid generic AI phrasing and follow SEO best practices whenever possible

Google rewards people-first content that demonstrates expertise, trust, and originality. Content that feels thin or overly AI-generated can be devalued or even hurt HAR’s search rankings sitewide.

We may request revisions or decline posts that don’t meet these standards.

By submitting content, you agree to use AI responsibly and ensure your final submission is original, human-reviewed, and aligned with HAR’s quality standards.

Need help? We’re happy to provide a simple content framework or editorial support. Just reach out!

Thank you for helping Host Agency Reviews remain a trusted resource for travel advisors and travel companies alike. Still have questions? Check out our FAQs or contact us. We’re always happy to help.

Last updated: 7/03/2025