If you run a travel marketplace, connecting with the right suppliers is critical. At Tashi, we help you do just that.
With our built-in integration with FareHarbor’s API and the FareHarbor Distribution Network (FHDN), your marketplace can instantly access a global network of top-rated experiences, with live availability, real-time pricing, and automated commission handling.
Let’s unpack exactly what that means, and how it can help you grow.
What is FareHarbor?
FareHarbor is one of the world’s leading booking systems for tour and activity providers. It powers thousands of operators globally—from walking tours in Barcelona to ziplining in Queenstown—helping them manage inventory, take bookings, and run their operations.
But FareHarbor doesn’t just help operators manage their own bookings. It also enables distribution and resale, and that’s where the FareHarbor API and FHDN come in.
FareHarbor API vs FareHarbor Distribution Network (FHDN): What’s the difference?
Here’s a quick breakdown:
| Feature | FareHarbor Reseller API | FareHarbor Distribution Network (FHDN) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A technical integration that allows trusted partners to pull live inventory, pricing, and make bookings | A B2B network where approved partners can discover and resell FareHarbor experiences |
| Who uses it | Marketplaces, resellers, and platforms like Tashi | Tour operators, DMOs, concierge desks, and affiliate sellers, including Tashi users. |
| How it works | Enables your site to show real-time data from trusted FareHarbor suppliers and take instant bookings | Connects FareHarbor suppliers with an ecosystem of resellers who can promote and sell their tours |
| Do you need both? | No, but together they’re more powerful | Yes, if you want access to a wider range of FareHarbor suppliers |
🛂 Do I need to be pre-approved to use them?
Yes. Access to both the API and FHDN requires prior approval from FareHarbor.
- To use the main FareHarbour API, you must obtain explicit approval from each supplier (i.e., the operator whose account you want to access). This means they need to confirm the authorisation before you can make bookings via the API.
- The FHDN is available to active FareHarbor operators. You need to be a current FareHarbor client. Once onboarded, you can join the FHDN with a single contract, and FareHarbor handles OTA agreements, invoicing, and payouts
👉 At Tashi, we help guide you through this process—from the initial application to making your first bookings—so you can go live faster.
What this means for your travel marketplace
By integrating with FareHarbor’s API and FHDN, your Tashi-powered travel marketplace can:
🔌 Connect directly to top-tier experience suppliers
Access real-time data from thousands of global tour and experience operators already using FareHarbor. No spreadsheet uploads. No manual syncing.
⚡ Offer live availability and instant booking
Customers can view up-to-date calendars and book directly on your site, with immediate confirmation.
💼 Earn commission on every booking
The FareHarbor API enables seamless commission tracking and payouts, managed automatically through Tashi's advanced reporting platform.
Who is this for?
Tashi’s FareHarbor integration is ideal for:
- Travel marketplaces wanting to offer live-bookable experiences
- DMOs and tourism boards curating local operator products
- Hotel brands and OTAs looking to monetise local activities
- Founders launching new marketplaces with no initial supplier base
- Experience operators using Tashi who want to resell other tours
How does it work with Tashi?
- Enable FareHarbor integration in your Tashi dashboard
- Request FareHarbor API and FHDN access (we help with this!)
- Connect with approved suppliers and choose which products to feature
- Go live with real-time booking, pricing, and availability
- Track all bookings and commissions automatically in one place
You get all the benefits of a custom integration, without needing to build it yourself.
Why FareHarbor + Tashi is a powerful combo
- Trusted by thousands of tour operators
- Owned by Booking Holdings (the group behind Booking.com)
- Live, accurate, and scalable
- Built to support tour resellers and scalable travel marketplaces
With Tashi’s native integration, we handle the technical side, so you can focus on growth.
Get started today
Want to activate the FareHarbor integration on your Tashi marketplace? We’ll walk you through every step, including helping you apply for access.
Already a Tashi user?
Reach out to your best contact or email us at hello@tashi.travel.
New to Tashi?
Book a demo and see how we help you launch, grow and monetise your travel marketplace.
FAQs
What’s the difference between the FareHarbor API and FHDN?
The API enables your platform to connect to FareHarbor systems and pull in real-time product data from operators you've contracted directly with. The FHDN is the extended network of approved operators you can resell from at preset terms.
Do I need to be pre-approved by Fareharbour to use them?
Yes. Both the API and FHDN require FareHarbor to approve your company. Tashi will assist you with the application process.
Can I pick which FareHarbor experiences to feature?
Absolutely. You choose which suppliers you work with and which products appear on your marketplace.
What kind of experiences are in the FHDN?
Thousands of tours, activities, rentals, and attractions from around the world.
Is the integration free?
Yes. The integration is included in your Tashi subscription. There are no extra setup costs.
How do commissions work?
You can negotiate with suppliers you contract with using the main Fareharbour API. But suppliers available through the extended FHDN network preset the commission rates you can access. When you sell their tours, you earn commission, automatically tracked through Tashi.
Can I combine this with other booking tools?
Yes. Tashi also integrates with other leading platforms, such as TBO.com, which offers 1 million accommodation options, as well as multi-day tour speciality platform Tour Atlas, which offers more than 11,000 itineraries from over 50 leading multi-day tour operators and brands.
What if I’m just getting started with my travel marketplace?
Perfect. This integration lets you offer live-bookable tours from day one, even before you onboard your own suppliers.
