financeeHotelier··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Revenue
Hotels Urged to Pay Travel Advisor Commissions Faster
Timely commission settlements strengthen travel advisor relationships as the agency channel outpaces major OTAs in booking growth. Streamlining payment processes eliminates costly collection delays and secures advisor loyalty without raising distribution costs.
Key Takeaways
- 1Agency channel room nights grew 11.8% in H1 2026, nearly double the growth rate of major OTAs.
- 2Average hotel commissions take 39 to 140 days to reach agencies, forcing agencies to hire dedicated recovery staff.
- 3Rocco Forte Hotels adopted automated platform Sion to settle advisor commissions within 24 to 48 hours.
Source: eHotelier
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