Access net rates on 1.5M+ hotels, tours, and transfers across Asia and the Middle East. Built specifically for travel agents who want real margins, not commission crumbs.
DMC Quote (dmcquote.com) is a B2B travel portal run by Travel DMC Group, Singapore. Travel agencies and tour operators register free, book hotels, airport transfers, attraction tickets and tours at net (wholesale) rates and resell them at their own markup.
| What you can book | 1.5M+ hotels in 190+ countries at net (wholesale) rates, plus airport transfers, attraction tickets and tours. |
|---|---|
| Who can use it | Travel agencies and tour operators. It is a B2B (trade-only) portal, not open to travellers. |
| Cost | Free to register: no subscription or joining fee. You pay the net rate and add your own markup. |
| Booking | Live availability and instant confirmation on most rates; cancellation terms are shown on every rate before you book. |
| Payment | Prepaid agency wallet in your account. |
| How to start | Register free at dmcquote.com/b2b/agent/register, upload your business documents, and start booking once your account is approved. |
| Contact | [email protected] · +65 8948 0242 (Singapore) |
Quick answer: A B2B travel portal is an online booking platform where registered travel agents and tour operators access wholesale (net) rates on hotels, tours, and transfers, then mark them up for their own clients. DMC Quote gives 10,000+ agents net pricing across Asia and the Middle East.
Let me be direct: if you're still booking hotels through OTAs or relying on hotel websites for your clients, you're leaving money on the table. Serious money. I've watched travel agents transform their businesses by switching to B2B travel portals—going from razor-thin commissions to healthy 20-30% margins on every booking.
This isn't about technology for technology's sake. It's about accessing the same wholesale rates that large tour operators have enjoyed for decades, but through a modern platform that any travel agent can use. Whether you're running a one-person agency from home or managing a team of 50 consultants, a B2B travel platform changes how you compete.
A B2B travel portal is an online booking platform built exclusively for travel trade professionals. Think of it as Booking.com, but for the travel industry itself—not for consumers. Hotels, tours, transfers, and activities are listed at net wholesale prices rather than inflated retail rates.
The "B2B" part is crucial. It means Business-to-Business. You won't find tourists browsing these platforms. Everyone who registers has been verified as a legitimate travel professional—an agent, tour operator, DMC, or corporate travel manager. This verification is what unlocks access to the wholesale supply chain.
On an OTA, a hotel room might cost $150—with $30 going to the OTA as commission. On a B2B portal, that same room might be available at $105 net. You sell it for $135, pocket $30, and your client still pays less than OTA price. Everyone wins except the OTA.
Hotels and tour operators can't efficiently manage relationships with thousands of travel agents individually. That's where the wholesale layer comes in. DMCs and bed banks negotiate directly with suppliers, securing blocks of inventory and contracted rates. B2B portals aggregate this supply into a single, searchable interface.
When you search for hotels in Singapore on a B2B booking platform, you're actually querying multiple sources simultaneously—direct hotel contracts, wholesale bed banks, and sometimes GDS connections. The platform returns the best available rate from each source, giving you options that would take hours to compile manually.
The travel industry has changed. Customers can book basic trips themselves. They don't need an agent to navigate Expedia. So what's left for travel agents? Value. And value comes from access, expertise, and pricing that consumers can't get on their own.
Traditional commission models are dying. Hotels have slashed agent commissions from 15% to 10% to 8%—sometimes to nothing. Airline commissions? Gone for most routes. If you're still operating on commission-based relationships, you're fighting over crumbs while doing the same amount of work.
B2B portals flip this model. Instead of waiting for suppliers to pay you commission, you buy at net rates and set your own selling price. Your margin is whatever you decide it should be—15%, 25%, even 40% for complex itineraries where you're adding significant value.
Your competition isn't other travel agents. It's Google. It's OTAs with billion-dollar marketing budgets. It's hotel websites offering "best rate guaranteed." You can't outspend them, but you can outprice them—if you have access to wholesale supply.
With a B2B travel portal, you're selling below OTA prices while making better margins than you ever did on commission. That's a competitive position that actually works.
A 5-night stay at a Singapore hotel: OTA price $850, 10% commission = $85 for you. Same hotel through B2B portal: $620 net, you sell at $780, your margin = $160. Nearly double the earnings, better price for your client.
Not all B2B platforms are created equal. The best ones share certain characteristics that separate them from legacy wholesale systems.
Live connections to supplier systems mean availability and rates update instantly. No more checking only to find the room was sold an hour ago.
Book and receive confirmation in seconds, not hours. Automated systems process reservations immediately with supplier vouchers.
Customer-facing vouchers never show your cost. White-label documents maintain your professional image and protect your margins.
24/7 support from people who understand B2B travel. Not consumer-level chatbots—actual industry professionals who can resolve issues.
The best B2B portals aren't single-product systems. You can search and book hotels, tours, airport transfers, and attraction tickets from one dashboard. Building a complete itinerary doesn't require logging into five different systems—everything's integrated.
Modern platforms offer multiple ways to pay: prepaid wallet balances for fastest booking, credit card processing for convenience, and credit terms for established agents who've proven their reliability. The payment method you choose affects your cash flow, so having options matters.
I hear agents say they can get "good rates" on OTAs. Let's look at what that actually means in practice.
| Factor | B2B Travel Portal | OTA (Booking.com, etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Net wholesale rates (20-40% below retail) | Retail prices with 8-12% commission |
| Your Margin Control | You set your selling price | Fixed commission percentage |
| Customer Relationship | Your client, your booking | OTA owns the customer data |
| Support | B2B trade support team | Consumer support (not trade-aware) |
| Vouchers | White-label, rate-protected | OTA-branded, shows price |
| Rate Parity | Often better than public rates | Must match hotel direct |
| Bulk Booking | Designed for multi-room, groups | Limits and restrictions apply |
| Credit Terms | Available for qualified agents | Pay immediately |
The math isn't close. On a $1,000 hotel booking, an OTA commission of 10% gives you $100. A B2B portal net rate might be $700—sell at $950 and you've made $250 while still beating OTA prices. This is why smart agencies have shifted their entire hotel volume to B2B channels.
Some "B2B" platforms are actually resellers of OTA inventory, not genuine wholesalers. They can't offer rates significantly better than public pricing because they're buying from the same sources consumers use. Always verify the supplier chain.
The process is straightforward once you're registered. Here's the typical booking flow on a modern B2B travel platform.
Enter destination, dates, room configuration (or tour type, transfer route). The system queries all connected suppliers in real-time, returning available options with net rates.
Review options by price, location, cancellation policy, and inclusions. Filter by star rating, meal plan, or specific hotel brands. Choose the best fit for your client.
Enter guest details and confirm payment (from wallet, card, or credit). The system processes the reservation immediately with the supplier.
Confirmation arrives within seconds. Download the supplier voucher and a separate customer voucher that doesn't reveal your cost.
View all bookings in your dashboard. Handle amendments, check cancellation deadlines, and access documents whenever needed.
The entire process takes minutes, not the hours that manual faxing and emailing used to require. And because everything's digital, there's a complete audit trail for every booking.
Our B2B travel portal isn't just hotels. We've built a comprehensive platform covering everything travel agents need for Asia and Middle East destinations.
1.5M+ hotels across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Dubai, Maldives, and beyond. From budget properties to luxury resorts, all at net rates that let you compete with any OTA.
SIC (Seat-in-Coach) and private tours for every destination. City tours, cultural experiences, adventure activities, theme parks. Book tickets for Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Burj Khalifa, and hundreds more attractions at wholesale prices.
Private and shared transfers covering all major airports. Changi to Marina Bay Sands? KLIA to Kuala Lumpur city? Bangkok airport to Pattaya? All available with transparent pricing and professional drivers.
Combine products into full itineraries. Build custom packages for FIT travelers or groups, with everything from arrival transfer to departure included. One booking, one voucher set, one happy customer.
When you bundle hotel + tours + transfers, your total margin compounds. A 20% margin on each component adds up to significant earnings on a 5-day package—plus your client gets seamless service instead of juggling multiple bookings.
I talk to travel agents every week who haven't done the math on what they're actually earning. Let me break it down clearly.
On that same $150 hotel room: commission model = $15, margin model = $35. That's 133% more per booking. And your client pays less than OTA price. Over 100 room nights per year, the difference is $2,000+ in your pocket.
| Scenario | Commission (10%) | Margin (25%) |
|---|---|---|
| $150 hotel room | $15 | $35 |
| 5-night stay ($750 total) | $75 | $175 |
| Family trip with 2 rooms | $150 | $350 |
| 100 room nights/year | $1,500 | $3,500 |
DMC Quote isn't a tour operator platform adapted for agents. It's built from the ground up for how travel agents actually work.
Your clients never see your cost. Hotel vouchers, tour confirmations, transfer details—all documents show the booking information without revealing net rates. You present professionally while protecting your margins entirely. Download client-facing vouchers that look like they came from your agency.
You're not a developer. You don't need complicated systems. Search by destination, dates, and requirements. Filter by star rating, price range, meal plan. Select and book. Confirmation arrives in seconds. The interface works like consumer booking sites—because that's what you're used to.
All your bookings in one place. See upcoming arrivals, past bookings, cancellation deadlines, payment status. Export reports for your accounting. No more hunting through emails to find confirmation numbers.
For hotels with live inventory, confirmation is instant. Click book, get confirmation number, download voucher. No waiting for manual processing, no "we'll get back to you in 24-48 hours." When a client is on the phone ready to commit, you can confirm immediately.
Start with prepaid wallet—fund it via bank transfer or card, book instantly. As you build history, qualify for credit terms. Pay per booking or maintain a balance. Choose what works for your cash flow.
Client calls: "I need a hotel in Singapore for next Tuesday, 3 nights, near Marina Bay." With B2B portal open, you search while talking. "I've got Marina Bay Sands at $XXX per night, would you like me to book?" Client says yes. You book, get confirmation in 10 seconds, email them the voucher before hanging up. That's the workflow difference.
For groups of 10+ rooms (or complex multi-destination itineraries), the process differs from instant booking.
Provide tour details: dates, destinations, room requirements (how many twins, doubles, singles), special requests (interconnecting rooms, accessibility needs), meal plans needed. Include any flexibility in hotels or dates if applicable.
Our groups team queries hotels and suppliers with your specific requirements. This isn't automated availability checking—it's negotiated group pricing based on your commitment level. Turnaround is typically 24-48 hours.
You receive quoted rates with hold period. Review the numbers, compare to your budget, request adjustments if needed. For significant volume, there's often room for negotiation, especially for off-peak periods.
Accept the quote, provide initial deposit (terms negotiated by account), and submit rooming list when ready. Confirmed rooms go into the system with your allocation.
Names, room allocations, special requests—changes are inevitable. Submit modifications through your account manager or portal. Group cancellation terms are applied per your contract, not retail policies.
| Aspect | Individual Booking | Group Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Speed | Instant confirmation | 24-48 hour quote process |
| Pricing | Dynamic, per-room | Negotiated group rate |
| Cancellation | Per booking policy | Negotiated group terms |
| Payment | At booking | Deposit + balance terms |
| Changes | Self-service portal | Account manager assisted |
If you're running the same itinerary multiple times per season—say, a 7-day Thailand tour departing every Saturday from November to March—you need series pricing.
Commit to minimum room nights across the season. In exchange, you get a contracted rate that applies to all departures. No worrying about peak-period dynamic pricing spikes. No rate shopping each departure individually.
Series contracts typically require 30-60% commitment against allotment. Release periods are negotiated—usually 21-30 days for peak season, 14 days for shoulder periods.
Series contracts make sense when you have predictable repeat departures to the same destinations. The minimum volume for meaningful series pricing is typically 200+ room nights per season. Below that, spot bookings with group rates may be more flexible.
Cash flow is the lifeblood of tour operations. You're collecting deposits months before departure, incurring costs as you go, and balancing supplier payments against client collections. Credit terms matter.
DMC Quote offers tiered credit based on relationship and volume:
| Tier | Credit Period | Typical Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7-14 days from booking | 100+ room nights/month |
| Enhanced | 14-21 days from booking | 250+ room nights/month |
| Premium | 21-30 days from booking | 500+ room nights/month |
| Series | Payment per departure schedule | Contracted series agreements |
Credit applications require financial documentation (recent accounts, bank references) and booking history review. New operators typically start with prepaid or 7-day terms and upgrade based on performance.
Transparency matters. Here's exactly how pricing works on a legitimate B2B booking platform.
The rate you see is the rate you pay. No hidden fees, no surprise charges at checkout. This "net rate" is what the supplier has contracted with the platform—your cost of goods. You determine the selling price to your customer.
Most B2B portals assign agents to categories based on credentials and volume. Higher categories unlock better rates. On DMC Quote:
You're not stuck in your initial category. Build volume, maintain low cancellation rates, and you'll qualify for upgrades during quarterly reviews.
DMC Quote has no registration fees, no annual subscription, no minimum booking requirements. We earn from the booking volume you bring—not from charging you to access the platform. This aligns our incentives: we only do well when you're actively booking.
Registration takes about 10 minutes if you have your documents ready. Here's the process.
Don't have full credentials yet? We offer pathways for new travel businesses. Start with basic documentation, build your booking history, and upgrade your category as your business grows. Our onboarding team can guide you through the requirements.
Our platform serves verified travel trade professionals. If you fit any of these categories, you're welcome to register.
Whether you're a home-based consultant or a multi-location agency, B2B access transforms your hotel and tour business. Learn more about our features for travel agents.
Running group series or FIT programs? Our bulk booking capabilities, group rates, and package building tools are designed for operator workflows. Explore tour operator features.
Inbound DMCs use our portal to supplement their own contracts with additional inventory. When your contracted hotels are full or you need products outside your specialization, we're the backup supply chain.
Companies with in-house travel departments access wholesale rates for business travel bookings. Same quality hotels, significantly lower spend.
Event planners and incentive travel companies booking hotels for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. Group functionality and negotiated rates for high-room-night bookings.
One login, one set of net rates. These pages cover what changes by market: billing currency, documents asked at registration, support hours, and the destinations agents from each country sell most.
INR-friendly desk for Indian agencies — the largest group on the portal.
Umrah, Dubai and Turkey inventory for Pakistani agents.
Outbound to Thailand, Malaysia and the Gulf for Bangladeshi agencies.
Inbound and outbound desk for Sri Lankan agents.
Outbound and balikbayan inventory for Filipino agencies.
Home market: STB-licensed agents, SGD support.
Halal-ready inventory for Malaysian agents.
THB support for Thai agencies selling the region.
Fast-growing outbound market; VND support.
AED/USD billing for GCC agencies.
Saudi, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain agencies.
Nepali agencies selling India, Thailand, Dubai and Malaysia.
Net rates on Asia for Western travel advisors.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Bali at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Japan at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in South Korea at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Hong Kong at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Maldives at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Europe at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Cambodia at net rates.
Contracted hotels, transfers and tickets in Australia at net rates.
Agencies in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and elsewhere register through the same form and see the same net rates — billing is in USD and support runs from Singapore. Canadian and UK agencies are covered on the USA, Canada & UK page. If your market is not listed, register and tell us the countries you sell; the relationship manager assigned to you handles the rest.
Commission vs net rate, margin options and the booking workflow.
Group bookings, series departures, credit terms and manifests.
Join 10,000+ travel agents already using DMC Quote's B2B portal. Free registration, no subscription fees, immediate access to net rates across Asia and Middle East.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call +65-8948-0242
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