Dispatch № 12Spring 2026
Hilton Ahead
№ 01Local Directory

Put your business in front of travelers already planning a trip.

Hilton Ahead is where Hilton Head trip planners go to find the best restaurants, villa companies, charters, and local services. A listing here means your name is in the room when the decisions happen — with real attribution data to prove it.

Listed and Featured tiers include a 14-day free trial. See the results before you're charged.

Why it works

High-intent traffic

Every visitor is actively planning a Hilton Head trip — not browsing a generic search page.

Attribution you can see

Monthly report shows exactly how many phone clicks, website visits, and inquiries your listing generated.

Earn editorial trust

We only feature businesses we'd recommend to our own clients. That credibility transfers to your listing.

14-day free trial

Listed and Featured tiers start with a 14-day trial — no charge until you've seen real results.

№ 02Choose a tier

Three ways to reach Hilton Head travelers.

All tiers include attribution tracking. Listed and Featured are self-serve with a 14-day free trial. Signature is application-only — capped at 8 partners per year.

Listed

Verified directory listing across the local network.

$600/yr
  • Verified directory listing on /local
  • Hero image + contact details + booking link
  • 1 industry-page placement
  • Basic analytics dashboard
Ideal for

Solo operators, single-location restaurants and shops.

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Featured

Top-of-page placement plus editorial inclusion.

$1,800/yr
  • Everything in Listed
  • Top-3 industry-page placement
  • 1 dedicated blog inclusion per year
  • 2 newsletter mentions per year
  • /local hub homepage rotation
Ideal for

Established businesses with marketing budget; multi-location operators.

Signature

Maximum visibility — capped at 8 partners per year.

$4,800/yr
  • Everything in Featured
  • 1 dedicated blog post (not just inclusion)
  • 6 newsletter mentions per year
  • Neighborhood-page cross-link inclusion
  • Trip-type page sponsorship slot
  • $500 event-sponsorship credit
  • Quarterly performance report
Ideal for

Top-of-category operators (resort spas, $5M+ restaurants, premier villa managers).

Common questions

How does the 14-day trial work?
You'll enter your payment details at checkout, but you won't be charged until the trial ends. Cancel any time before day 14 and you owe nothing.
What's the difference between Listed and Featured?
Listed gives you a verified directory card with contact details and basic analytics. Featured adds top-of-page placement, two newsletter mentions per year, one editorial blog inclusion, and rotation on the /local hub homepage.
How do I know the listing is driving results?
Every subscriber gets a monthly attribution report showing phone clicks, website clicks, and inquiry submissions generated by their listing. That's the data we use to tell the upsell story — and the data you use to justify the renewal.
What is Signature and how do I apply?
Signature is our highest-visibility tier — capped at 8 partners per year. It includes a dedicated blog post, six newsletter mentions, neighborhood-page cross-links, and a quarterly performance review. Click "Apply for Signature" to start the conversation.

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Questions? hello@hiltonahead.com