How to Calculate Your True OTA Margin
Most operators subtract commission and call it margin. Here’s the full calculation for what you actually keep per booking, distribution plus delivery cost.
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Merchant Model vs Agency Model: What These OTA Terms Mean for Operators
Merchant model vs agency model in OTAs isn’t about who sets your price. It’s about who holds the payment, the chargeback risk, and the VAT liability.
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OTA Commission Rates Compared: What the Major Platforms Actually Charge (2026)
OTA commission rates compared across Viator, GetYourGuide, Klook, and more, the real cost per platform once promotions and payout timing are counted.
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Net Rate vs Gross Rate in Tourism: What OTA Operators Need to Know
Net rate vs gross rate tourism: two pricing models in every OTA contract. Here is what each means, how the maths works, and which platforms use which.
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OTA Commission Models for Tour Operators: What You’re Actually Paying
OTA commission models for tour operators aren’t one number. This guide explains how they work, what platforms charge in 2026, and how to protect your margin.
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GetYourGuide Commission Rates: What Operators Are Actually Paying
GetYourGuide commission rates start at 30% for new operators. Here’s the full cost picture: the bi-weekly fee, the 2025 rate increase, and how to negotiate it down.
