We are excited to announce that Channel Connect API Version 3 is in development! This new version will introduce advanced capabilities to improve flexibility, enrich property content, and streamline rate plan management for our connectivity partners.
Planned Enhancements
1. Selective Update Control
- Ability to disable inventory, rate, or restriction updates individually.
- Provides greater control for partners managing dynamic pricing and availability strategies.
2. Enhanced Property Content
- Geolocation: Longitude & Latitude
- Contact Details: Telephone and essential property information
- Property Description
- Property Images
- Property Amenities
3. Policy Enhancements
- Cancellation Policy per channel
- Child Policy details
- Rates based on child age ranges
4. Advanced Rate Plan Management
- Rate plans with date validity
- Ability to:
- Create rate plans on OTA extranets from STAAH
- Edit rate plans on OTA extranets from STAAH
- Delete rate plans on OTA extranets from STAAH
Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | Current Version (V2) | Upcoming Version (V3) |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, Rate & Restriction Updates | ✔ | ✔ + Selective Disable |
| Property Basic Info | ✔ | ✔ + Geolocation, Images, Amenities |
| Cancellation Policy | ✖ | ✔ |
| Child Policy & Age-based Rates | ✖ | ✔ |
| Rate Plan Management (Create / Edit / Delete) | ✖ | ✔ |
We Value Your Feedback
Your input is critical in shaping the future of our connectivity solutions.
What do you think of these planned updates?
- Are there any additional features you would like us to include?
- Do you have suggestions to improve the integration experience?