Who qualifies

Sto Rates are not available to the general public and are usually part of business-to-business (B2B) arrangements.

Who Qualifies for STO Rates:

1. Licensed Tour Operators

   • These are companies that organize and sell travel packages (e.g., TUI, G Adventures).

   • They often pre-purchase hotel rooms in bulk at a discounted STO rate.

2. Wholesale Travel Agencies

   • These agencies act as intermediaries between hotels and retail travel agents.

   • They get access to STO rates to resell to smaller agencies or use in packages.

3. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) (sometimes)

   • Some OTAs may have special agreements allowing access to STO rates, especially if they operate a B2B division.

4. Destination Management Companies (DMCs)

   • Local companies that organize services for groups and individual travelers.

   • They typically get STO rates to build competitive packages.

5. Group Travel Organizers

   • Schools, sports teams, or incentive travel planners working through a registered travel business may qualify, especially for bulk bookings.

Requirements to Get STO Rates:

• Must be a registered business in the travel industry.

• Must sign a contract with the hotel or property owner.

• May need to commit to a minimum number of bookings or room nights.

• Often required to market or sell the rooms as part of packages (not as standalone hotel nights).