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OTA Dependency Ratio (ODR)

ODR

Share of Room Revenue Through OTAs Versus Total Room Revenue

Measured from observed datapublished

ODR measures hospitality OTA revenue dependency.

July 13, 2026
Version 1.0
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By HomeSelf Research
odrota_dependencydistribution_costshospitality

Definition

ODR measures the share of hospitality room revenue booked through Online Travel Agencies versus total room revenue. ODR = Room Revenue Through OTAs / Total Room Revenue. Applicable sector: Hospitality.

ODR quantifies reliance on OTA channels for room revenue. Lower ODR indicates stronger direct booking capabilities and lower distribution costs.

Conceptual Formula

ODR = Room Revenue Through OTAs / Total Room Revenue.

Methodology

Type

index construction

Data Sources

booking datachannel reports

Confidence Level

high

Description

ODR = Room Revenue Through OTAs / Total Room Revenue.

Limitations

  • Excludes direct website bookings
  • Does not capture commission rates

Key Takeaways

Key Points

  • ODR scales 0-1
  • Hospitality-specific metric
  • Distribution cost indicator

Target Audience

cforevenue managershospitality executives

Relevance Tags

odrota_dependencydistribution_costshospitality

Source Paper

The Zero-Click Economy

HomeSelf Research (2026)

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Citation

For the OTA Dependency Ratio (ODR), see HomeSelf Research (2026), The Balance-Sheet Economics of AI-Mediated Demand.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21341632

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