Travel agencies can apply a commission of at most 10% for a tourist package purchased with holiday vouchers, as opposed to 14% for the same tourist package purchased by the client with cash, especially in July-August, the peak of the summer season, stated Alin Burcea, the president of ANAT. This means that travel agencies should have two different prices for the same tourist package, but the sales software cannot contain two different prices for the same tourist package.
Burcea maintained that the idea of holiday vouchers is “extraordinary,” but the mistake occurs in practice and that it is abnormal and illegal to have two different prices for the same tourist package.
At the same time, Alin Burcea mentioned that there are currently travel agencies that sell tourist packages in exchange for holiday vouchers, thus displaying two rates for the same tourist package, but he says he refuses to work this way at his travel agency.
Holiday vouchers are issued on paper or electronically by companies authorized by the Ministry of Public Finance and can be granted by employers within the limit of six gross minimum salaries.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum commission for packages bought with holiday vouchers?
Travel agencies are limited to a maximum commission of 10% when holiday vouchers are used for payment.
Why is the dual pricing system problematic for travel agencies?
The system is problematic because sales software often cannot handle two different prices for the same package, and having dual pricing is considered abnormal and potentially illegal.
How much can an employer grant in holiday vouchers?
Employers can grant holiday vouchers up to the limit of six gross minimum salaries per employee.