0. Dynamic Hotel Commissions
April 2017

1. Agenda What is Expedia TAAP’s new Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program?
Program Benefits for Travel Agents
Booking Dynamic Hotel Commissions
Other Recent US TAAP Program Enhancements
Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program Recap
Q&A

2. What is Expedia TAAP’s Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program?
On April 1, 2017 Expedia TAAP will be replacing the current Expedia TAAP hotel commissions payment model, i.e. ESR, EEM, & GDS
The new Expedia hotel commissions payment model will be truly dynamic
Expedia TAAP’s new Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program will provide travel agents with the opportunity to maximize the hotel commissions they earn with Expedia TAAP
Other TAAP LoB’s will continue to be paid at their current commission percentages, i.e. activities, cars, & packages

3. Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program Benefits
With the introduction of dynamic hotel commissions, travel agents’ earning goals will be better aligned with Expedia TAAP
The new hotel commission tiers have been defined to ensure commission parity if you continue to book at the same TAAP hotel production you had booked in 2016
However if you modify your hotel booking patterns, i.e. hotel supplier, room type, rate plan, etc., travel agents will potentially have the ability to earn more than you did with TAAP’s previous hotel commission program
TAAP’s new dynamic hotels commissions will pay the same commission whether the booking is an Expedia Collect or Hotel Collect booking

4. Dynamic Hotel Commission Levels
The new US TAAP standard level hotel commission payment model:
Is based upon several factors at time of booking, i.e. hotel supplier, trip dates, availability, room rate plans, etc.
Is not based upon a specific property type
Commission Tiers
Standard Level*
Premium Plus
11%
Premium 9%
Basic Plus 7%
Basic 3%

5. US TAAP Other Lines of Business Payment Structure
LOB
Standard Level Commission Earned
Car Rentals 6%
Packages <3 Nights 3%
Packages = or >3 Nights 5%
Activities & Attractions
10%
Expedia TAAP Services/Products
Included
Travel Agents are Provided Service by a Dedicated US TAAP Customer Service Department
Yes
Travel Agents have the Ability to Take Advantage of TAAP’s Special Offerings
All TAAP Commissions are Paid on the Gross Price of the Booking Including Taxes & Fees

6. Booking Dynamic Hotel Commissions
Welcome and introduction
Expedia.com/TAAP

7. Booking Process
Beginning on Apr 1st when you sign into your TAAP account you will see the new TAAP dynamic hotel commissions announcement

8. Booking Process
The dynamic hotel commission tiers will be identified by the number of bars
Premium Plus
Premium
Basic Plus
Basic

9. Booking Process
At the top of the TAAP hotel shopping page will be a dynamic hotel commission tier reminder

10. Booking Process
ESR/EEM/GDS labels will be replaced with the new commission tiers

11. Booking Process
You will have the Ability to Filter Requests by Pay With Expedia or Pay At Hotel

12. Booking Process
At the bottom of the TAAP hotel shopping page a possible commission tier change alert will be displayed

13. Booking Process
On the room type selection page available hotel commission tiers will be presented

14. Booking Process
On the payment options page available hotel commission tiers will again be displayed

15. Booking Process
Starting in early April the hotel payment check out page will now also include the hotel commission tier you are booking.

16. Hotel Dynamic Commissions Reporting
TAAP’s reporting will be updated to include new hotel commission tiers & Expedia Collect or Hotel Collect information

17. Other Recent TAAP Enhancements
Welcome and introduction
Expedia.com/TAAP

18. TAAP Agent Only Discounts
Be sure to look for TAAP travel agent only discounted hotel rates when shopping for hotels

19. HomeAway Inventory
A portion of HomeAway’s inventory is now available when you are searching for vacation home rentals. HomeAway’s entire inventory should be available for purchase on TAAP by the end of 3Q17.

20. Groups
Need to book 9+ hotel rooms? Now you can with TAAP’s new partnership with HotelPlanner!

21. Expedia TAAP’s Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program Recap
On April 1, 2017 Expedia TAAP will be replacing the current Expedia TAAP hotel commissions payment model, i.e. ESR, EEM, & GDS
Other Expedia TAAP LoB’s will continue to be paid at their current commission percentages, i.e. activities, cars, & packages
Expedia TAAP’s new Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program will provide travel agents with the opportunity to maximize the hotel commissions they earn with Expedia TAAP
TAAP’s dynamic hotels commissions will pay the same commission whether the booking is an Expedia Collect or Hotel Collect booking
With Expedia TAAP’s Dynamic Hotel Commissions travel agents will have the ability to earn more!

22. Who to Call for US TAAP Support
Phone: (option 4)
will assist you with:
TAAP Dynamic Hotel Commissions Program Information
TAAP Account Sign-in and Booking Guidance
General TAAP Program Questions

23. Thank You!