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Japan Travel Agencies May Earn Commissions From Recommended Hotels

Some Japan travel agencies advertise trip planning as free because participating hotels may pay them commissions of around 5% to 15% of the room rate, potentially limiting recommendations to properties with existing business ties.

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If a Japan travel agency plans your trip for "free", someone is still paying them. That's usually the hotel, at 5% to 15% of your room rate. Which means the agent only earns on properties they already have a business tie-up with.
Unseen JapanSep 25

Japan Travel Agencies May Earn Commissions From Recommended Hotels

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EN-ORIGINAL (1)

If a Japan travel agency plans your trip for "free", someone is still paying them. That's usually the hotel, at 5% to 15% of your room rate. Which means the agent only earns on properties they already have a business tie-up with.