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94 OTA ChannelsOTA Channel Intelligence Portal
Commission rates, payment terms, and hotel-owner sentiment for every major distribution channel
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Booking Holdings
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4 platforms
Shared partner support
1-929-270-4046
| OTA Name | Category | Commission | Payment Model | Cancel Risk | Trend | OTA Reviews | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Public OTAPublic OTA (Asia-heavy) |
15-20% | Merchant | Average | ↑ Trending High | - |
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| Booking.com | Public OTA |
15% | Shifting to Merchant (VCC) | Industry High | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| Kayak | MetasearchMetasearch / Referral |
Metasearch model: hotels ... | CPC (Cost Per Click) | N/A | → Stable | - | - |
| Priceline | Public OTAPublic OTA / Opaque |
15-25% | Merchant (Opaque) | Average | → Stable | - | - |
Expedia Group
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7 platforms
Shared partner support
1-866-854-8617
| OTA Name | Category | Commission | Payment Model | Cancel Risk | Trend | OTA Reviews | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia.com | Public OTA |
15-18% | Merchant (EVC) | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| Hotels.com | Public OTA |
15-25% | Merchant | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| Hotwire | Public OTAOpaque OTA / Discount |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Orbitz.com | Public OTA |
15-20% | Merchant | - | ↓ Declining | - | - |
| Travelocity | Public OTA |
15-20% | Merchant | - | ↓ Declining | - | - |
| Travelweb.com | Public OTA |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vrbo | Long Stay & Alt LodgingVacation rental OTA |
5% | Pay-Per-Booking | Low | → Stable | - | - |
MakeMyTrip Group
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2 platforms
Shared partner support
+91-124-4628747
| OTA Name | Category | Commission | Payment Model | Cancel Risk | Trend | OTA Reviews | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goibibo | Public OTAPublic OTA (India) |
15-22% | Merchant | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| MakeMyTrip | Public OTAPublic OTA (India) |
15-22% | Merchant | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
Trip.com Group
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2 platforms
Shared partner support
+86-21-3406-4880
| OTA Name | Category | Commission | Payment Model | Cancel Risk | Trend | OTA Reviews | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyscanner Hotels | MetasearchMetasearch / Referral |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trip.com | Public OTAPublic OTA / Global Asia outbound |
15-25% | Merchant | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
Independent platforms
79 single-platform channels — each owned by a different company
| OTA Name | Parent Company | Category | Commission | Payment Model | Cancel Risk | Trend | OTA Reviews | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Travel | AAA (Auto Club Group) | Public OTAAffinity / Membership OTA |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| AARP Travel Center (Powered by Expedia) | AARP | Public OTAAffinity / Membership OTA |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Airbnb | Airbnb Inc. | Long Stay & Alt LodgingAlt lodging marketplace |
5% | Host-Only Fee | Low | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| ALE Solutions | ALE Solutions | Long Stay & Alt LodgingTemporary Housing / Insurance |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| American Express Global Business Travel | Amex GBT | Corporate TravelEnterprise Corporate Travel / TMC |
Commission through GDS or... | Negotiated/GDS | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Anyplace | Anyplace | Long Stay & Alt LodgingRemote Work Housing Marketplace |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| AvenueWest Corporate Housing | AvenueWest | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| BCD Travel | BCD Travel | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel Management (TMC) |
Commission through GDS or... | Negotiated/GDS | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Blueground | Blueground | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bonotel | Bonotel Exclusive Travel | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| BridgeStreet | BridgeStreet Global Hospitality | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| BringFido | BringFido | Public OTANiche / Pet-Friendly OTA |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| CHS Oilfield | Corporate Hospitality Services | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| CLC Lodging | Corpay Lodging | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cleartrip | Flipkart (Walmart) | Public OTAPublic OTA (India / Middle East) |
12-18% | Merchant | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| ConferenceDirect | ConferenceDirect | OtherGroup / Meetings Site Selection |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | CTM | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel / TMC |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Costco Travel | Costco Wholesale | Public OTAAffinity / Membership OTA |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Crew Logistics | Crew Logistics | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| CrewAccess | CrewAccess | Workforce LodgingProduction / Film Crew Lodging |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| CrewFacilities.com | CrewFacilities.com | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Crewfare | Crewfare | Long Stay & Alt LodgingEvent / Sports Travel Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| CRS Temporary Housing | CRS Temporary Housing | Long Stay & Alt LodgingInsurance Relocation Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| CWT Global | CWT | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel Management (TMC) |
Commission through GDS or... | Negotiated/GDS | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Defense Travel System (DTS) | US Department of Defense | GovernmentGovernment Per Diem / Contracted Rate |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Despegar | Despegar | Public OTAPublic OTA (LATAM) |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Direct Travel | Direct Travel | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel Management (TMC) |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| eDreams | eDreams ODIGEO | Public OTA |
12-18% | Merchant | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| Egencia | Egencia | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel Management (Expedia Group) |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine (Hotel Engine) | Hotel Engine | Workforce LodgingWorkforce + Corporate Hotel Booking Platform |
Commission negotiated per... | Negotiated Commission | Low | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| EventConnect (HousingConnect) | EventConnect | OtherGroup / Sports Tournament Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| FedRooms / GSA Per Diem | US Government | GovernmentGovernment Per Diem / Contracted Rate |
No commission - hotels se... | Government Rate (Per Diem) | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| FEMA Emergency Lodging Programs | FEMA / Emergency Housing | Long Stay & Alt LodgingDisaster / CAT housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Frontier Lodging | Frontier Lodging Solutions | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Furnished Quarters | Furnished Quarters | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Globeo | Globeo Inc. | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Google Hotels | Alphabet (Google) | MetasearchMetasearch / Free Links + Ads |
Commission-based bidding ... | CPC / tROAS | N/A | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| HBC Event Services | HBC Event Services | OtherGroup / Sports Tournament Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| HelmsBriscoe | HelmsBriscoe | OtherGroup / Meetings Site Selection |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hopper | Hopper | Public OTAMobile OTA / Dynamic pricing |
15-20% | Merchant | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| Hostelworld | Hostelworld Group | Public OTABudget / Hostel OTA |
10-25% | Commission | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Hotelbeds | Hotelbeds (HBX Group) | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
20-30% | B2B Wholesale (Net Rate) | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| HotelPlanner | HotelPlanner | Public OTAGroup / Closed User Group OTA |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| HPro Travel | HPro Travel | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| HRS | HRS Group | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel / OTA (European) |
10-13% | Commission | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Insurance / Adjuster Placement Portals | Insurance Housing Networks | Long Stay & Alt LodgingInsurance Relocation Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kasa | Kasa Living | Long Stay & Alt LodgingAparthotel / Flexible Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lastminute.com | Lastminute.com Group | Public OTAPublic OTA (European) |
15-20% | Merchant | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| LodgeLink | Black Diamond Group | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mint House | Mint House | Long Stay & Alt LodgingTech-enabled Extended Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mr & Mrs Smith | Hyatt (Mr & Mrs Smith) | Public OTALuxury Boutique OTA |
15-20% | Commission | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| National Corporate Housing | National Corporate Housing | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Navan (TripActions) | Navan | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel + Expense Platform |
Navan (formerly TripActio... | Commission from Hotels | Low | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| Oasis Corporate Housing | Oasis Corporate Housing | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| OYO / OYO Rooms | OYO | Public OTABudget OTA / Franchisor Hybrid |
20-25% | Franchise/Merchant | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| Premier Insurance Housing | Premier Insurance Housing | Long Stay & Alt LodgingInsurance Relocation Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| RateHawk | Emerging Travel Group | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Roomex | Roomex | Workforce LodgingWorkforce Travel Platform |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sabre Hospitality | Sabre Corporation | Wholesale / GDSGDS / Distribution Technology |
8-12% | GDS Transaction | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| SAP Concur Travel | SAP Concur | Corporate TravelEnterprise Travel Platform |
8-12% | GDS (Sabre/Amadeus/Travelport) | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Secret Escapes | Secret Escapes | Public OTAFlash Sale / Members-Only OTA |
25-35% | Flash Sale (Merchant) | Low | → Stable | - | - |
| Sedgwick Temporary Housing | Sedgwick | Long Stay & Alt LodgingInsurance Relocation Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| SIRVA Corporate Housing | SIRVA Worldwide | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sonder | Sonder | Long Stay & Alt LodgingAparthotel / Hybrid OTA-style brand |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stuba | Stuba | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Super.com | Super.com Inc. | Public OTAFintech / Discount OTA |
Super.com aggregates rate... | Reseller / Fintech | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| Synergy by SilverDoor | SilverDoor | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing / Long Stay |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| TA Connections | Accenture (TA Connections) | Workforce LodgingWorkforce / Crew Lodging Network |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| TBO Holidays | TBO Group | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Travel Incorporated | Travel Incorporated | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel Management (TMC) |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Traveling Teams | Traveling Teams | OtherGroup / Sports Tournament Housing |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Traveloka | Traveloka | Public OTAPublic OTA (SE Asia) |
20-25% | Merchant | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| TravelPerk | TravelPerk | Corporate TravelCorporate Travel SaaS |
Commission-based model wi... | Commission | Average | ↑ Trending High | - | - |
| Tripadvisor | Tripadvisor LLC | Public OTAReview Meta / OTA Hybrid |
12% | Commission or CPC | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| Trivago | Trivago N.V. | MetasearchMetasearch / Referral |
10% | CPA (Commission Per Acquisition) | Low | → Trending Up | - | - |
| WebBeds | WebBeds (Webjet Group) | Wholesale / GDSB2B Wholesale / Bedbank |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wego | Wego | MetasearchMetasearch / OTA Hybrid (Middle East / Asia) |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Yatra | Yatra Online | Public OTAPublic OTA (India) |
12-20% | Merchant | Average | → Stable | - | - |
| Zeus Living | Zeus Living | Long Stay & Alt LodgingCorporate Housing |
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Understanding Hotel OTA Distribution Channels
Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are third-party platforms that sell hotel room inventory to travelers worldwide. For hotel owners and operators, choosing the right mix of OTA distribution channels directly impacts revenue, occupancy rates, and profitability. Our OTA Channel Intelligence Portal compares 94 distribution channels from 83 parent companies, helping you make data-driven decisions about your channel strategy.
Each OTA operates with different commission structures, payment models, and cancellation policies. Commission rates typically range from 10% to 30% of the booking value, with major platforms like Booking.com and Expedia charging 15-25% on average. Understanding these costs is critical for hotel revenue management and maintaining healthy profit margins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an OTA and how does it work for hotels?
- An Online Travel Agency (OTA) is a web-based marketplace that allows travelers to search, compare, and book hotel accommodations. Hotels list their available rooms and rates on OTA platforms, which then market those rooms to a global audience of travelers. When a booking is made through an OTA, the hotel pays a commission, typically between 15-25% of the booking value.
- What are typical OTA commission rates for hotels?
- OTA commission rates vary by platform and property type. Major OTAs like Booking.com charge 15-20%, Expedia charges 15-25%, and niche platforms may charge 10-18%. Some newer platforms offer commission-free models with flat monthly fees. Metasearch engines like Google Hotel Ads and Trivago use cost-per-click or cost-per-acquisition pricing instead.
- How should hotels choose which OTAs to partner with?
- Hotels should evaluate OTAs based on commission rates, target market reach, payment terms, cancellation policies, and the quality of bookings generated. A balanced distribution strategy typically includes 2-3 major OTAs for volume, 1-2 niche platforms for targeted segments, and a strong direct booking channel to reduce dependency on third-party distributors.
- What is the difference between a Public OTA and a Metasearch engine?
- A Public OTA (like Booking.com or Expedia) handles the entire booking transaction, including payment processing and customer service. A Metasearch engine (like Google Hotel Ads, Trivago, or Kayak) aggregates rates from multiple sources and redirects travelers to the hotel's own website or an OTA to complete the booking. Metasearch typically costs less per acquisition but requires hotels to manage their own booking engine.