What is an Online Travel Agency?

An Online Travel Agency (OTA) is a commercial online company that offers hospitality, transport or leisure facilities on behalf of hotel, transportation or leisure business providers. Online Travel Agencies are acting as a Third-Party provider. Online Travel agencies may offer outdoor leisure programs, airlines, car & bus rental companies, cruise ships, hotels, train services, travel insurance, package tours, insurance, guidebooks, public transit schedules, car rental and exchange office services. Online Travel Companies mainly work on a commission based business model that means booking a service includes a fee for the Online Travel Agency. Famous international Online Travel Agency are Booking.com or Expedia.