Pricing guide
Tour Booking Fees (2026): Pass-Through vs Absorbed Costs
Some platforms add a per-booking fee at checkout. Decide whether to pass the fee to guests or absorb it and price accordingly.
Pass-through fees
Fees show up in checkout, preserving operator margins but potentially reducing conversion.
Absorbed fees
Operators cover the fee and bake it into pricing for a cleaner guest experience.
Display rules
Clarify how fees appear on receipts and whether taxes apply to the fee.
Quick checklist
- Can you toggle pass-through on/off per channel?
- Is the fee applied to add-ons and taxes?
- How does the fee display on receipts?