The recent revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates marks a key development for India’s hospitality and travel ecosystem.
Announced during the 56th GST Council meeting in September 2025 and effective from 22 September 2025, the update has reshaped room pricing across the country.
- Rooms priced up to INR 7,500 per night: GST reduced from 12% (with ITC) to 5% (without ITC)
- Rooms priced above INR 7,500 per night: GST unchanged at 18%
These changes have made accommodation more affordable and simplified billing for hoteliers. To ensure our OTA partners experience a smooth transition and continue to receive accurate data, STAAH has implemented all required updates within its platform.
With STAAH, OTAs Can:
1) Receive Accurate GST-Adjusted Rates Automatically STAAH pushes the correct GST-inclusive pricing directly to your system, ensuring every listed rate aligns with the new slabs and avoids inconsistencies across properties.
2) Maintain Pricing Transparency and Guest Trust By reflecting the accurate GST-inclusive rates sent from STAAH, OTAs can confidently display final prices to Travellers, minimizing disputes and enhancing the booking experience.
3) Ensure Compliance Without Additional Changes All connected OTAs automatically receive rates based on the revised GST structure, no manual adjustments or configuration updates are required on your end.
4) Support Consistent Data Exchange via API For partners integrated through the Channel Connect API, GST details can also be included within booking data under the extraData tags, ensuring full visibility and tax accuracy.
5) Benefit from a Unified Update Across Channels STAAH’s centralized distribution ensures all connected OTAs reflect the same revised pricing instantly, helping maintain rate parity and preventing discrepancies between channels.
STAAH’s Commitment
At STAAH, we understand that pricing and tax revisions can impact rate accuracy and Traveller communication. Our platform enhancements ensure that every OTA partner receives clean, compliant, and up-to-date information without any disruption to ongoing operations.
This GST rate revision represents more than just a policy update it’s an opportunity to enhance transparency and strengthen the partnership between hotels, OTAs, and Travellers. With STAAH’s reliable connectivity, you can continue to deliver a seamless and trustworthy booking experience.
For any questions or further clarification, please reach out to us at connectivity@staah.com
