Expedia’s Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) has launched a slate of new features aimed at giving travel advisors more control over bookings and payments. The changes—shaped by direct feedback from advisors—include extended deferred payments, booking flexibility with a new Hard Change feature, expanded bank transfer payment options, and an agency fee tool now available in over 20 markets.
Travel advisors can now offer clients deferred payment terms of up to 365 days, up from the previous 280. This change allows them to lock in early-bird rates and long-term bookings without immediate payment—providing a valuable advantage when managing complex travel plans or group itineraries. The Hard Change functionality enables advisors to modify bookings—such as changing dates, room types, or occupancy—without having to cancel and rebook. This cuts down on time-consuming admin and offers a smoother experience for both agents and travelers.
New Payment Options and Revenue Tools
Expedia TAAP is also expanding its payment options, now allowing bank transfers for hotel bookings in seven European countries: Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Finland, and the Netherlands. This addition meets the growing demand in card-averse markets and simplifies the process for many EU-based clients. Meanwhile, the agency service fee tool has gone global, live in 20+ countries including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, France, Mexico, and the UAE. Advisors can now apply a fee of up to 30% of the lodging total, giving them a way to monetize their service directly within the TAAP platform.
“Nearly half of travelers now rely on travel advisors for most or all of their trips,” said Robin Lawther, Vice President of Expedia TAAP. “These enhancements were built with advisors’ real needs in mind—and this is only the beginning.”
