This article describes the Bookingpal channel connection in RMS, including the data exchanged between Bookingpal and RMS.
Overview
Bookingpal is an online booking channel that can be connected to RMS via the Channel Manager. Once connected, Bookingpal and RMS exchange availability, rate, restriction, and reservation data automatically.
This article outlines which data is sent and received between Bookingpal and RMS, and provides a reference for the supported and unsupported functions of the integration.
Key Points
- Bookingpal supports single reservations, group reservations, and cancellations.
- Email confirmations for bookings made through Bookingpal are sent by Bookingpal, not by RMS.
Connecting Bookingpal to RMS
To connect Bookingpal as a channel in RMS, follow the general Channel Connection process. This involves activating the channel in the RMS Channel Manager, mapping your properties, categories, and rate types, and then enabling the connection.
Availability, Rate & Reservation Data Exchange
The following tables show which availability, rate, restriction, guest, and reservation data is sent and received between Bookingpal and RMS.
| Category | Feature | Support Status |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Allotments | Supported |
| Live Availability* | 365 Days | |
| Oversell Allotments | Supported | |
| Release Back Time | Supported | |
| Rates | Additionals Rates | Supported |
| Currency | Supported | |
| Rate Amount | Supported | |
| Rate Description | Supported | |
| Override Amount | Supported | |
| Person Base | Supported | |
| Restrictions | Closed to Arrival | Supported |
| Closed to Departure | Supported | |
| Maximum Nights | Supported | |
| Minimum Nights (MLOS) | Supported | |
| Minimum Nights (Soft Close) | Supported | |
| Stop Sell | Supported | |
| Guests | Surname | Supported |
| Given | Supported | |
| Address | Supported | |
| Town/Suburb | Supported | |
| State | Supported | |
| Postcode | Supported | |
| Country | Supported | |
| Phone | Supported | |
| Supported | ||
| Reservations | Single Reservation | Supported |
| Group Reservation | Supported | |
| Modification | Supported | |
| Cancellation | Supported | |
| Email Confirmation Sent By | Bookingpal | |
| Reservation Details | Adults | Supported |
| Children | Supported | |
| Infants | Supported | |
| Arrive & Depart Date | Supported | |
| Booking Source | Supported | |
| Category | Supported | |
| ETA | Supported | |
| OTA Notes | Supported | |
| Rate Type | Supported | |
| Travel Agent | Supported |
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