Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) has unveiled a brand-new feature to its platform.
It’s launched the agency service charge, which gives travel advisors the option to add a discretionary charge to an Expedia TAAP lodging booking.
The new rollout is said to be highly requested by agents and will see travel advisor partners compensated further for their expertise and time without requiring a separate transaction outside of the Expedia TAAP platform.
With the agency service charge feature, travel advisors can apply up to 30% of the total booking value as an agency service charge.
This charge can be added to both standalone lodging and package rates.
“As more travelers are turning to travel advisors for their expertise, we’re here to support them every step of the way as a trusted partner and ally,” said Robin Lawther, vice president of Expedia TAAP.
“The ability to add an agency service charge has been a highly requested feature, making it a natural next step in…
