OTA commission calculator
What OTA commissions cost a hotel or vacation rental per year, and what you keep when some guests book direct. Includes the Airbnb host-only fee.
Resources
Guides and a calculator for travel companies deciding on booking software: what it costs, how to choose who builds it, and how much OTA commission you could keep.
How much does a travel booking engine cost?
Starting prices by type of travel business, what raises the cost, what keeps it down and what you pay after launch.
How to choose a travel software developer
Six things to check before you sign, with the question to ask for each one, and the warning signs.
What is dynamic packaging?
How a package is built at the moment of booking, how it differs from a static package, and what the system needs.
How to launch an online travel agency
The steps from niche and suppliers to licensing, payments and the first booking platform, with what an MVP costs.
How host agency commission splits work
How a split is calculated, how advisor payouts flow, and a worked example from one booking to a monthly payout.
Custom vs off-the-shelf tour operator software
Subscription software, ready-made package systems and a custom build compared, including when a subscription is the better choice.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about prices, ownership, integrations, support and how we work together.
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