Aug 14, 2026
OTAs Are Bidding on Your Brand Name. Here’s What It Costs You
Search your company name. If the first result is a platform ad, you are paying commission on guests who were already yours.
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The numbers, done in public.
Commission math, platform comparisons and Hawaiʻi visitor data — written by an operator who pays the same rates you do. New pieces publish weekly.
Aug 13, 2026
Your Effective Commission Rate: The One Number Every Operator Should Know
A step-by-step method for calculating what the platforms actually keep — with the three places the extra points hide.
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Aug 12, 2026
Hawaiʻi Visitor Numbers 2025: Fewer Arrivals, Higher Spend — What It Means for Tour Operators
DBEDT's 2025 data shows arrivals softening while spending climbs. For operators, that shift rewrites the marketing playbook.
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Aug 11, 2026
Viator vs GetYourGuide for Hawaiʻi Tour Operators: Which Actually Costs More?
The two biggest OTAs price differently, promote differently and pay out differently. A working comparison for operators, not travelers.
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Aug 11, 2026
How Much Commission Does Viator Actually Take? The Real Math for Hawaiʻi Operators
The listed rate is 20–30%. Your effective rate is higher — here is how to calculate the number that actually matters.
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