Finance & Accounting for the Travel Industry - Services

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Accounting & Reporting

Set the financial foundations of your business.

We manage the details so you can focus on bookings and guests.

• Accounting system setup

• Chart of accounts for travel and hospitality

• Month-end close and reconciliations

• Bank, OTA, and supplier reconciliations

• Financial statement preparation (USALI, US GAAP, IFRS)

• Support with audit preparation and external reviews

Turn numbers into strategy.

Our virtual CFO service gives you experienced financial leadership without hiring in-house.

• Forecasting and budgeting

• Profitability analysis and KPIs

• Cash-flow planning and liquidity control

• Working-capital management

• Business performance dashboards

• Board-level reporting and investor presentations

Keep every transaction traceable and efficient.

We streamline your financial operations so your reports stay accurate and audit-ready.

• Accounting automation and integration

• Internal control design

• Payment and treasury process reviews

• Financial policies and reporting templates

• Multi-currency and FX exposure monitoring and hedging strategy

CFO & Financial Management

Financial Systems & Controls

Who we work with

• Independent and hosted travel advisors

• Tour operators and DMCs

• Boutique hotels and resorts

• Online travel platforms and booking engines

Why Antravia

Decades of travel-industry finance experience.

We understand how travel money flows, from commissions and packages to OTA settlements and FX exposure.

Our clients trust us because we speak the language of both accountants and travel professionals.

The travel industry doesn’t follow standard accounting rules. Our team specialises in reconciling and reporting across complex distribution channels and multi-currency environments.

• OTA and wholesaler settlement accounting (Expedia, Booking.com, Bedsonline)

• Virtual credit card (VCC) reconciliation and merchant-of-record adjustments

• Commission and override recognition

• Package revenue allocation under IFRS 15 / ASC 606

• Breakage and deferred-revenue analysis for unclaimed credits or unused bookings

• Foreign-exchange translation, hedging, and revaluation

Finance & Accounting for Travel agents and advisors - Expert Guides

In this section, we bring together Antravia’s accounting insights tailored for travel agents. From setting up bookkeeping systems to tracking gross sales, commission, and supplier payments, we explain how to keep accurate records that support growth. You’ll find guidance on reconciling host agency reports, managing client funds correctly, and preparing for U.S. tax obligations. These blogs are written to show not just the rules, but how successful agents apply accounting discipline in practice, building clarity, credibility, and profitability into their businesses.

The Essential Accounting Guide for Travel Agents

Go beyond commissions. Learn the essential accounting basics every travel agent needs to know, from host agency reports and tax obligations to choosing the right software for your business.

Best Accounting Systems for Travel Agents in 2025

Confused by QuickBooks, Xero, or travel tools like TESS? Discover the best accounting systems for travel agents, including hosted agents. Learn how to track gross bookings, commissions, and true profit in your travel business.

Accountant vs Bookkeeper: What do Travel Businesses really need?

Do travel agents and hotels need a bookkeeper, an accountant, or both? This clear, detailed guide explains the difference and helps you decide what support your travel business needs at every stage. Link

Gift Vouchers Accounting Guide for U.S. Travel & Hospitality

Unlock proper accounting for gift vouchers in U.S. travel agents & hotels. Learn SPV/MPV rules, deferred revenue, and breakage under ASC 606. Avoid IRS pitfalls & optimize cash flow. Link

Finance & Accounting for Hotels - Expert Guides

Here we focus on the accounting challenges specific to independent hotels and small groups. Topics include building a chart of accounts that reflects hotel operations, understanding how to track revenue across rooms, food and beverage, and ancillary services, and managing costs in a way that protects margins. We also look at how hotels can use financial reporting to secure financing, control cash flow, and make smarter decisions on pricing and investment. Each article links directly to our deeper Antravia blogs, where we share examples and proven methods drawn from real hotel operations.

Accounting Guide for Hotel Owners (including B&Bs and Short-Term Rentals)

Antravia’s accounting guide for hotel owners, B&Bs, and short-term rental hosts. Learn how to structure accounts, manage occupancy taxes, handle payroll, track inventory, and report profit with confidence.

Choosing the Right Accounting System for your Hotel

Independent hotels need more than basic bookkeeping. This guide explores how to choose an accounting system that handles multi-currency, commissions, F&B, and OTA deductions - and why the right setup matters for profitability.

USALI vs US GAAP: A Guide for Hotels and Accountants

An in-depth cross-walk of USALI and US GAAP for hotel CFOs, controllers, and chartered accountants. Covers ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 280 segment reporting, lease accounting, undistributed operating expenses, owner’s costs, and USALI departmental schedules. Written with references to authoritative FASB and HFTP guidance.

USALI 12th Edition: What Hotels should prepare for by January 2026

The 12th edition of USALI takes effect in 2026 and brings new reporting rules for hotels, including sustainability and loyalty tracking. Antravia explains what small hotels and B&Bs must prepare now to stay compliant and protect margins. Link

USALI vs IFRS: Bridging Operational and Financial Reporting in Global Hotels

Understand the key differences between USALI and IFRS for hotels. Learn how to reconcile operational and statutory reporting under IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and USALI 12th Edition with expert insight from Antravia. Link

USALI vs FRS 102: Understanding Hotel Accounting Under UK GAAP | Antravia UK

Learn the key differences between USALI and FRS 102 for UK hotels. Understand how to reconcile statutory UK GAAP with operational USALI reporting, and how Antravia UK helps hotels bridge both frameworks. Link

Accountant vs Bookkeeper: What do Travel Businesses really need?

Do travel agents and hotels need a bookkeeper, an accountant, or both? This clear, detailed guide explains the difference and helps you decide what support your travel business needs at every stage. Link

Gift Vouchers Accounting Guide for U.S. Travel & Hospitality

Unlock proper accounting for gift vouchers in U.S. travel agents & hotels. Learn SPV/MPV rules, deferred revenue, and breakage under ASC 606. Avoid IRS pitfalls & optimize cash flow. Link