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Andrea Horning reacted to this post about 6 days agoOne of the world’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs), known for selling tours and experiences, has just increased the commission it takes from Canadian and global tour operators—by anywhere from 2% to 7%.
On average,...One of the world’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs), known for selling tours and experiences, has just increased the commission it takes from Canadian and global tour operators—by anywhere from 2% to 7%.More
On average, their commission has jumped from 25% to over 30%!
That means for every $100 a local tour earns, this OTA now keeps more than $30. That means 30% of every booking made removes 30% from the local economy. Add the triple effect of tourism dollars, that $30 translates to $90 removed from local economies.
And who ends up paying the price? Not the OTA. Not Google or Meta, where the money is often spent on ads.
It’s our Canadian travelers, towns and cities who pay a big price.
Small, local tourism businesses can’t absorb those rising costs. So, just as the summer season kicks off, they’re being forced to raise prices—and you pay more for the exact same experience.
All so large corporations can satisfy shareholders and increase their bottom line.
Where does it stop? 40%? 50%? 60%? And we, as travellers, are unknowingly supporting this.
It’s time to rethink how we book our adventures in Canada and beyond. Let’s take back control. Book direct when possible. When you book directly with tour operators:
- You often get better prices.
- You support local businesses more directly.
- Your money stays in the community, not in Silicon Valley.
That’s why EHCanadaTravel.com is a book direct website, with a planning element to extend stays. It is the largest privately operated travel website in Canada. Our platform features Canadian tourism businesses and our listings take you straight to the tour operator’s website—no middlemen, no commissions.
Operators can upload their own videos, photos, specials, events and showcase their experiences directly to travellers—transparent, fair, and local-first.
Together, we can build a better system that keeps prices affordable, supports small business, and gives travellers real value.
Book smarter. Book direct. Support local.
Thank you to my colleague, Martin Rosenberg, for bringing this to my attention.Comments (1)-
Supporting local businesses is so important, especially right now! Another great benefit for the traveler of booking direct is that it is often muchSupporting local businesses is so important, especially right now! Another great benefit for the traveler of booking direct is that it is often much easier to deal with any issues that might arise because the business owner can help you out directly rather than having to go through customer service in a foreign county. More ...
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Andrea Horning reacted to this post about 6 days ago?️ Shop Loonies – the official EH Canada Travel online store! ?? Rock your Canadian pride with our limited-edition caps, tees, and mugs. Don’t wait—these unique items won’t last long! ? #ShopCanadian #LooniesStore #EHCanad...?️ Shop Loonies – the official EH Canada Travel online store! ?? Rock your Canadian pride with our limited-edition caps, tees, and mugs. Don’t wait—these unique items won’t last long! ? #ShopCanadian #LooniesStore #EHCanadaTravelMorePost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Greg Girard commented on this post about 1 week agoI am proudly Canadian for several heartfelt reasons:
Born and bred on Vancouver Island, BC — I grew up on Canada’s west coast, with a deep, lifelong connection to its landscapes and culture.
A champion of Canadian...I am proudly Canadian for several heartfelt reasons:More
Born and bred on Vancouver Island, BC — I grew up on Canada’s west coast, with a deep, lifelong connection to its landscapes and culture.
A champion of Canadian tourism, I left a corporate job in Edmonton (and a stint in Germany) in 2002 to help build EH Canada Travel with my brother. I spent over a decade traveling coast-to-coast, researching, writing, photographing, and supporting local Canadian communities.
Environmental and outdoor advocate—I am a wilderness backpacker, camping lover, snowboarding, golf, photography enthusiast, and regular voice on CBC and Global and other media talking up Canada’s great outdoors.
Deep commitment to “boots‑on‑the‑ground” research—Colin and I visited 1200+ communities, explored thousands of parks and trails, and created Canada’s largest independent travel site out of sheer passion and perseverance.
In short: I am proudly Canadian because I was born here, built my career here, championed Canadian tourism tirelessly, explored coast-coast-coast and I live and breathe Canada’s wild spirit every single day.
Happy Canada Day!Comments (5)-
Farah McCrate Thank you, so kind. Yes we are lucky for where we live. Ask anyone who has traveled abroad and they are very appreciative of where we More ...
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Sonya Richmond Yes! Well done. Did you come across it?
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Kim Kenyon commented on this post about 1 week agoThomas Worsley is our TOP Canada Adventure Seeker for June 2025, followed by Sonya Richmond and Lisa Muldoon! Thomas has explored Ontario and BC this month with experiences including Sunset Cruise Aboard Empire Sandy,...Thomas Worsley is our TOP Canada Adventure Seeker for June 2025, followed by Sonya Richmond and Lisa Muldoon! Thomas has explored Ontario and BC this month with experiences including Sunset Cruise Aboard Empire Sandy, Brookville Railway Tunnel, Silver Creek Conservation Area, Capilano Bridge and much more.More
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See it all on Thomas's Adventure profile: https://www.ehcanadatravel.com/profile/2303-thomas-worsley.html
#canadaadventureseeker #canadainfluencers #storyteller #explorecanadaComments (6)-
Sonya Richmond Thanks Sonya I cant believe how busy It has been for me and My holidays are not till August.
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Congrats Thomas Worsley , Sonya Richmond and Lisa Muldoon . You have been so active and reliable in your posting since I have been away. Thank you.
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Greg Girard Thanks Greg I know how much work it must be for you to proof our stuff all the time. Always looking for continuous improvement.
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Thomas Worsley It is my honour to proof them. I enjoy reading them. I learn so much. I am an adventure junkie.
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Kim Kenyon commented on this post about 1 week agoHad the honour of playing host and applying my event marketing experience this past weekend for the Antique Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada. Here is a nice thank you letter. We here at www.EHCMG.com provide...Had the honour of playing host and applying my event marketing experience this past weekend for the Antique Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada. Here is a nice thank you letter. We here at www.EHCMG.com provide many services and products to the innovative people in tourism.MoreComments (3)
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Farah McCrate No I do not have one. But I am lucky enough to work with the local Classic Car Club and The Canadian Club Vancouver Chapter. Taking a More ...
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Greg Girard commented on this post about 2 weeks agoIt was a pleasure to host the Antique Car Club of Canada. It was such a positive experience hosting the awards ceremony, dinner and music, as well as, the 19 classic cars and their owners dressed in historic costumes to...It was a pleasure to host the Antique Car Club of Canada. It was such a positive experience hosting the awards ceremony, dinner and music, as well as, the 19 classic cars and their owners dressed in historic costumes to celebrate an era long past. Thank you for letting our community host your big event.MoreComments (4)
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Sonya Richmond they are a great group of people.
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These are some great tips Anja Cahill . And many.
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I have still not done this. Looks tough. Did not realize how short of a trail it is.
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Greg Girard reacted to this post about 1 month agoEH Canada Marketing Group Co-Bro Founder Greg Girard, was asked to attend a tourism revitalization group to discuss the tourism development of the Fraser Canyon Corridor. Working with small towns in what we do best.Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Thomas Worsley Yes, this looks like so much fun.
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Andrea Horning commented on this post about 1 month agoTop Canada Adventure Seeker Influencers for the month of May 2025. Congrats to Thomas Worsley, Samantha Sewell and Lisa Muldoon! Thank you for all your adventure photos, videos, events and stories. You can view all posts...Top Canada Adventure Seeker Influencers for the month of May 2025. Congrats to Thomas Worsley, Samantha Sewell and Lisa Muldoon! Thank you for all your adventure photos, videos, events and stories. You can view all posts at https://www.ehcanadatravel.com/community.htmlMorePost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Top Canada Adventure Seeker Influencers for the month of May 2025. Congrats to Thomas Worsley, Samantha Sewell and Lisa Muldoon! Thank you for all your adventure photos, videos, events and stories. You can view all posts...Top Canada Adventure Seeker Influencers for the month of May 2025. Congrats to Thomas Worsley, Samantha Sewell and Lisa Muldoon! Thank you for all your adventure photos, videos, events and stories. You can view all posts at https://www.ehcanadatravel.com/community.htmlMorePost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Cary Horning reacted to this post about 2 months agoWe, the Brothers of Tourism, are passionate about crafting incredible experiences that connect people to destinations in Canada like never before! If our efforts resonate with you, we’d be grateful for your support. ?
?...We, the Brothers of Tourism, are passionate about crafting incredible experiences that connect people to destinations in Canada like never before! If our efforts resonate with you, we’d be grateful for your support. ?More
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Lisa Muldoon reacted to this post about 2 months ago100% Recommended. 24 Reviews. Love to hear more and reach 50 Facebook reviews. If you find you support our efforts, a review would be appreciated! Thank you from Brothers of Tourism. https://www.facebook.com/ehCanadaTrave...100% Recommended. 24 Reviews. Love to hear more and reach 50 Facebook reviews. If you find you support our efforts, a review would be appreciated! Thank you from Brothers of Tourism. https://www.facebook.com/ehCanadaTravel/reviewsMorePost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Thomas Worsley commented on this post about 2 months agoCongrats to top Canada influencers for April 2025! Lisa Muldoon of Ontario is our winner this month, followed by Anja and Thomas. Well done. #canadaadventureseekerComments (4)
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Greg Girard Thank you! Congrats to Anja Cahill and Thomas Worsley. I love seeing all of your adventures!
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Kim Kenyon reacted to this post about 2 months ago"Congratulations on EH Canada Marketing Group's nomination for the CanadianSME Awards! Your work in promoting Canadian tourism and supporting local businesses is truly impactful, and we’re excited to see EH Canada..."Congratulations on EH Canada Marketing Group's nomination for the CanadianSME Awards! Your work in promoting Canadian tourism and supporting local businesses is truly impactful, and we’re excited to see EH Canada Marketing Group being recognized for its contributions. I sincerely hope you win the award and receive the recognition you deserve!" Kripa AnandMorePost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Kim Kenyon reacted to this post about 2 months agoWorking with small towns is the foundation of tourism in British Columbia. I was honoured to attend the SILGA Event in BC and share our successes with more small towns and stakeholders like MLA Tony Luck. Give me a call...Working with small towns is the foundation of tourism in British Columbia. I was honoured to attend the SILGA Event in BC and share our successes with more small towns and stakeholders like MLA Tony Luck. Give me a call and lets talk what we can do for your small town.MorePost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Lisa Muldoon reacted to this post about 2 months agoMEET NEW CANADA ADVENTURE SEEKER ANJA CAHILL! "Hi! My name is Anja, I'm the owner of Glamping Essentials. As a nurse, wife, and mother during the pandemic, I embraced time in the outdoors and, in particular, camping, to...MEET NEW CANADA ADVENTURE SEEKER ANJA CAHILL! "Hi! My name is Anja, I'm the owner of Glamping Essentials. As a nurse, wife, and mother during the pandemic, I embraced time in the outdoors and, in particular, camping, to help cope with the stress of working in health care while having three kids learning from home. I have been a life-long camper, and while preparing for another season of trailer camping, I decided I wanted to subscribe to a box of fancy camping ("glamping") goodies as a treat to myself (#selfcare). When I found that there were no glamping boxes being curated from Canadian suppliers, I took it upon myself to start a subscription box that supported small and independent Canadian businesses in hopes of bringing a smile to other Canadian Glampers across the country. Check me out at www.GlampingEssentials.ca" #canadaadventureseekerMoreComments (4)
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Congrats Anja Cahill
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