Start Your Own Tourism Business with CityPal
CityPal offers you a unique opportunity to build your own business in the booming tourism industry. Whether you want to run a full franchise or start as a local ambassador, you can earn income by helping tourists discover the best your city has to offer — through printed maps, our website, and a mobile app.
Why Choose the CityPal Franchise?
Have you thought about starting a tourist guide in your town? With a CityPal franchise, you can earn €10,000–€13,000 per season by selling advertising space to local businesses for our printed city maps, website, and mobile app.
Our proven model is already active in Dubrovnik, Split, Rijeka, Zagreb, Pula, and other cities – and we’re expanding into new tourism hotspots worldwide.
- Know and love your city
- Are passionate, communicative, and outgoing
- Enjoy helping others discover authentic experiences
How the Franchise Works
Sell Advertising Packages
Offer local restaurants, bars, shops, attractions, and service providers visibility on:
- Printed CityPal maps
- The CityPal.me website
- CityPal mobile app
Earn Seasonal Income
Franchisees typically earn up to €13,000 per season. Cities with year-round tourism can release multiple editions and generate even higher earnings.
What You Get
- Training in business operations and sales
- Legal aid and ready-to-use contracts
- Professional design for printed maps
- Technical updates for the website and app
- Translation support if needed
Estimated Investment:
- Initial investment is usually recouped in the first season
- Launch within 30 days of signing
- Annual license fee: 10% of revenue
- Publish several editions per year if needed
Requirements
- Motivation to start and grow a business
- Experience in advertising or marketing
- Passion for your city and tourism
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Initial capital to start
Or become a CityPal Ambassador
Not ready for a full franchise? Become a CityPal Ambassador and gain valuable experience while promoting your city.
What is a CityPal Ambassador?
Ambassadors are local content creators who:
- Write 5 short blog articles per month (local tips, events, places to visit)
- Add 15 local businesses or attractions to the CityPal platform (photos, descriptions, categories)
Your work will be published on our printed maps, website, and mobile app — helping tourists experience the city like a local.
What You’ll Earn
- Monthly payment: €150–250
- Bonus if listed businesses become advertisers
- Free access to concerts and events
- Internship certificate, reference, or portfolio for students
What You’ll Gain
- Real experience in tourism, digital publishing, and SEO
- Skills in WordPress, structured content writing, and web publishing
- A personal portfolio of published content
- Networking opportunities with local businesses
- Path to become a full CityPal franchisee
Who is it For?
- Students or recent grads in tourism, media, or journalism
- Freelancers with local knowledge
- Anyone who loves their city and wants to share it with the world
How to Apply
Interested in starting your CityPal journey?
- For franchise inquiries, email us at franchise@citypal.me
- For ambassador roles, contact info@citypal.me with a short introduction
Note: Only one franchisee or ambassador per city – secure your location today!
FAQ
Q: Do I need tourism experience?
A: No, just passion and communication skills.
Q: Can I start as an ambassador and later become a franchisee?
A: Yes! Many of our franchise partners began as ambassadors.
Q: What cities are currently available?
A: Contact us for a full list of open cities in Croatia and internationally.
Success Stories from CityPal Franchise
CityPal has given me flexible working hours, making it easier to organize my day and daily responsibilities. The satisfaction of our clients with the service we provide fulfills me and keeps me motivated to achieve strong results.
Thanks to CityPal, I’ve been able to combine work with my greatest passion – traveling. It gave me the opportunity to discover new destinations, and it also helped me better appreciate the local offerings that surround me every day.
Besides earning money, CityPal helped me sharpen my sales and communication skills the most. Every new sale is a learning experience that, to me, is even more valuable than the profit itself.
I enjoy working on CityPal because I can combine fieldwork with online communication with local businesses. I love the feeling of building something of my own, while still having a proven system behind me.