Educational Tools for
FX Management.
Strategies to protect margins and reduce currency risk for Australian tour operators and travel designers.
The Core Problem:
Margin Erosion
For tour operators and travel advisors, selling in AUD while paying destination partners in hard currencies (USD/EUR) creates a specific financial risk: The Timing Gap between quoting a client and executing final payment.
- 1. Booking Value $10,000 USD
- 2. Quote Day (Rate 0.67) Cost is $14,925 AUD
- 3. Payment Day (Rate 0.62) Cost is $16,129 AUD AUD weakens over 6 months; your cost to fulfill the booking rises.
- 1. Deposit Taken Client Commits Client pays their standard non-refundable deposit.
- 2. Book Forward Contract Lock in the Rate Lock in a future settlement date with Xe at your preferred quoted rate (0.67).
- 3. Settlement No Surprises Pay exactly the AUD amount you budgeted for, regardless of current market volatility.
Altura x Xe.com
Altura Travel Group partners with Xe.com (HiFX Australia Pty Ltd) to provide seamless, secure FX services. Protect your margins by locking in exchange rates at the point of deposit. This integration allows you to instantly check market rates and move directly into your referral portal to secure a Forward Contract.
Official Referral Partner
HiFX Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 240917)
General Advice Warning
Altura Travel Group Pty Ltd is not a licensed financial adviser. The information presented in this toolkit is intended for general educational purposes only to illustrate operational workflows within the travel industry. It does not constitute financial advice and does not take into account your specific business financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your personal objectives, financial situation and needs.
Regulatory Disclosure
Altura Travel Group Pty Ltd (ABN 85 685 435 572) is a corporate referral partner of Xe.com (HiFX Australia Pty Ltd, AFSL 240917). By registering or transacting with Xe via our referral links, Altura may receive a referral commission. This arrangement does not increase the exchange rate provided to you and is disclosed in accordance with Section 47B of the Fair Trading Act 1987 (NSW) and our partner agreement.