protel & XN Hotels can enable direct GDS connectivity

Through the certification of the XN chain code with the Pegasus switch, Xn globalRES provides a powerful single inventory update to the four main GDS systems – Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo and Worldspan.

Benefits include:

• 2-way connectivity, providing a single point for rate upload and controls in additional to delivery and auditing of reservations
• Direct processing to CRS/PMS of GDS to sell, modify or cancel bookings
• Instant availability enquiry from travel agent’s terminal with only open rates being shopped and available for booking.
• Provision of rate parity across all 4 GDS’ through single point publication and rate management.
• Fast, secure rate loading service provided by Xn globalRES for the submission of Rate Loading Instructions for negotiated rates.
• Option to use Xn’s commission clearing services for travel agent commissions, thereby reducing the administrative resource overhead at hotel level.
• Option to load property photographs and images through Leonardo, enhancing the visual appeal and saleability of the hotel.
• Option to participate in consortia programmes, with RFP submitted through the Xn managed Lanyon Portal. Increase your hotel visibility to corporate clients and increase booking levels through these channels.