This article describes the iPebble channel connection in RMS, including the data exchanged between iPebble and RMS.
Overview
iPebble is an online booking channel that can be connected to RMS via the Channel Manager. Once connected, iPebble and RMS exchange availability, rate, restriction, and reservation data automatically.
This article outlines which data is sent and received between iPebble and RMS, and provides a reference for the supported and unsupported functions of the integration.
Key Points
- iPebble supports single reservations and cancellations, but does not support group reservations.
- Email confirmations for bookings made through iPebble are sent by iPebble, not by RMS.
- Live availability is limited to 365 Days.
Preparing to Connect
Prior to completing the Channel Connection to iPebble, the RMS Category IDs and RMS Rate Type IDs must be recorded with iPebble.
Connecting iPebble to RMS
To connect iPebble 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 iPebble and RMS.
| Category | Feature | Support Status |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Allotments | Supported |
| Live Availability | 365 Days | |
| Oversell Allotments | Supported | |
| Release Back Time | Not Supported | |
| Rates | Additionals Rates | Supported |
| Currency | Supported | |
| Rate Amount | Supported | |
| Rate Description | Not 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 | Not Supported | |
| Town/Suburb | Not Supported | |
| State | Not Supported | |
| Postcode | Not Supported | |
| Country | Supported | |
| Phone | Not Supported | |
| Supported | ||
| Reservations | Single Reservation | Supported |
| Group Reservation | Not Supported | |
| Modification | Supported | |
| Cancellation | Supported | |
| Email Confirmation Sent By | iPebble | |
| Reservation Details | Adults | Supported |
| Children | Supported | |
| Infants | Not 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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