Have you ever compared hotel pricing across several booking sites, only to find they’re all almost the same — sometimes down to the peso?
You might think that’s proof you’re getting a fair deal. But here’s a secret few travelers know: those prices are not the true lowest rates.
For years, major travel platforms have made hotel booking look competitive — when in reality, most of them pull prices from the same global systems and quietly add markups and commissions before showing them to you.
So even when you think you’re seeing a “discount,” you’re likely paying more than the hotel’s actual wholesale rate.
Why “Best Price Guarantees” Don’t Really Mean Best Price
If you’ve ever seen “lowest price guaranteed” banners on hotel sites, you’ve probably wondered: how can every site have the best price at the same time?
The truth lies in rate parity agreements — contracts that prevent hotels from publicly advertising rates lower than what appear on major platforms.
That means even if a hotel wants to give you a better deal, they can’t display it online. Public rates are tightly controlled — and travelers are left thinking those are the best deals available.
But they’re not. There’s an entire layer of private, non-public rates that operate outside these restrictions. And this is where savvy travelers save hundreds — sometimes thousands — every year.
The Little-Known “Private Rate” System
Behind the glossy booking sites, there exists a closed network of wholesale hotel rates. These are prices shared privately with corporate travel agencies, loyalty clubs, and select membership platforms.
These rates are typically 10–40% lower than what’s available to the public.
For years, only insiders and companies with negotiated contracts could access them. But recently, new travel platforms have begun offering this kind of access — without requiring memberships, points, or subscriptions.
The Moment We Realized Something Had to Change
At My Travel Planet (MTP), our team came from the travel industry — and we saw how frustrating it was for everyday travelers to pay inflated “discounts” that weren’t truly discounted.
So we built something different.
We don’t sell hotel rooms.
We don’t compete with Expedia or Booking.com.
Instead, we created a way for travelers to unlock private hotel savings directly — no middlemen, no markups, no commitments.
How It Works (The Simple Version)
Instead of being another booking site, MTP gives you an Unlock Key — a one-time access pass that opens a private portal of wholesale hotel prices.
Once inside, you can:
- Browse over 1,000,000 hotels and resorts worldwide
- Save up to $500 below Expedia and Priceline
- Use your access anytime for 2 years
- Enjoy a 100% money-back guarantee
The key difference? You’re not paying for a membership. You’re paying for access — the ability to see what the public can’t.
A Real-Life Comparison
A traveler in Manila recently compared a 5-star Bangkok hotel across several public sites:
- Expedia: ₱18,600
- Booking.com: ₱18,550
- MTP Private Rate: ₱14,200
Same room, same nights — ₱4,000 saved instantly. That’s not a promo. That’s simply the real price, hidden from public view.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
As travel costs rise globally, people are looking for genuine savings — not rewards points, flash deals, or “exclusive offers” that expire tomorrow.
At MTP, we believe travelers deserve transparency. You shouldn’t have to be part of a loyalty club or spend hours searching just to get a fair price.
That’s why we built a system that lets anyone — whether you travel once a year or every month — book smarter, faster, and cheaper.
The Takeaway
Most travelers still book through the same few platforms, never realizing they’re paying retail rates wrapped in the illusion of savings.
But now you know there’s another way. Private rates exist. You just need the right door to access them.
Explore it for yourself at MyTravelPlanet.com — and see how much you’ve really been overpaying.
No memberships. No tricks. Just real travel savings, finally open to everyone.
