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The purpose of this page is to inform you about upcoming changes within our OTA/HTNG implementation for both property management systems. Please note that the changes are divided into onPrem and pAir PMS changes. onPrem changes won't be rolled out globally at the date that is mentioned in the table below whilst pAir Updates will always be rolled out for all customers in one step.
Please note that the XML of the examples are shortened for a clear arrangement. The full sample message can be found on the documentation page for the message.
Affected Message | Direction from protel | PMS | Path | Example | Summary | Internal reference | Version | |||||||
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OTA_ProfileModifyRQ | In/Outbound | onPrem | ProfileModify | Customer | TPA_Extensions | ProfileInfoExtensions | PersonInfos | Registration |
| We will implement guest BirthCountry & BirthPlace in profile messages, both inbound and outbound. | PWS-3571 | TBA | |||||||
IO_SystemDataRS | Outbound | onPrem | IO_SystemDataRS | Reservations | DefaultValues |
| The default arrival / departure time which is set by hotel can be displayed in the reservation section of IO_SystemDataRS | PWS-3573 | TBA | |||||||
OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | inbound | onPrem | OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | HotelReservations | HotelReservation | Services | Service |
| For Transaction Action "Modify": If Service/@ID="RemoveAll" is provided, then any bookable package/s that are attached to the reservation will be removed from it. | PWS-3556 | TBA | |||||||
TBA IPA | ||||||||||||||
IO_SystemDataRS | Outbound | pAir | IO_SystemDataRS | Reservations | DefaultValues |
| The default arrival / departure time which is set by hotel can be displayed in the reservation section of IO_SystemDataRS | IPA-1213 | TBA | |||||||
ESB 323 | ||||||||||||||
HTNG_ChargePostingRS | outbound | onPrem pAir | HTNG_ChargePostingRS | Errors | Error |
| If no RS is generated by the PMS service within ~55 seconds, then:
! The RQ should not be automatically retried - the posting itself could have happened, yet for some reason - no RS could have been generated by the PMS service (e.g. fiscalization error). | IO-7390 | ESB 323 | |||||||
PWS 3.13.X | ||||||||||||||
IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | inbound | onPrem | IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | Reservations | Reservation | ProfileReferences | ProfileReference | Use Case 11 (Change attached guest profile): only the main reservation profile can be exchanged, no profiles on the list of attached guest profiles! Use Case 11b (Add attached guest profile): an unlimited number of profiles can be attached to the list of attached guest profiles. | PWS-3489 | 3.13.3 | ||||||||
OTA_HotelAvailRS | outbound | onPrem | OTA_HotelAvailRS | RoomStays | RoomStay | RoomRates | RoomRate | Rates | Rates | TPA_Extensions | px:FixedChargesAmountsExtensions |
| New element TPA_Extensions will be added IF the respective rate has an exclusive fixed charge package. The value of the FixedChargesAmountsExtensions | RateAmount | AmountAfterTax is NOT included in the Base/Total amounts and should NOT be used for OTA_HotelResNotifRQ to the PMS. This value has informative purpose to the walk-in guest - since the charge will be added automatically by the PMS logic during EOD. | PWS-3505 | 3.13. |
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IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | inbound | onPrem | IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | Reservations | Reservation | ProfileReferences | ProfileReference UseCase 11: Change arriving guest |
| UseCase 11: Change arriving guest With this PWS version, only the arriving guest will be exchanged, all folio recipients remain as they are. | PWS-3463 | 3.13. |
0 | ||||||||||||||
IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | inbound | onPrem | IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | Reservations | Reservation | InvoiceReferences | InvoiceReference | ProfileReferences | ProfileReference UseCase 12: Change invoice recipient |
| UseCase 12: Change invoice recipient With this PWS version, the invoice recipient for folios A to F can be exchanged. The arriving guest will not be touched. | PWS-3463 | 3.13. |
0 | ||||||||||||||
IO_RatePackageNotifRQ | Outbound | onPrem | IO_RatePackageNotifRQ | Packages | Package | PackageItems | PackageItem | Calculation | @FixedChargeInd |
| New attribute added to schema: @FixedChargeInd. The attribute is boolean and optional. If @FixedChargeInd="false" (or the attribute is missing) then the package is "not a fixed charge". Else if the @FixedChargeInd="true" then the package "is a fixed charge". This is extra cost to the accommodation amount - but unlike the "add to rate" packages, it should not be included in the inbound reservation total amount to the PMS. | PWS-3492 | 3.13. |
0 | ||||||||||||||
HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Inbound | onPrem | HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Posting | Transaction | RevenueDetails | RevenueDetail |
| The new value 'Deposit' can be applied to the SubTypeID attribute. In this case partial payments for the guests who depart on the current business date will be possible. | PWS-3509 | 3.13. |
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IPA 23.14
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OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | Inbound | pAir | OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | HotelReservations | HotelReservation | Services | Service |
| For Transaction Action "Modify": If Service/@ID="RemoveAll" is provided, then any bookable package/s that were attached to the reservation will be removed from it. | IPA-1197 | 23.14 | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 23.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Inbound | pAir | HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Posting | Transaction | RevenueDetails | RevenueDetail |
| We will add a new value 'Deposit' to the SubTypeID attribute. | IPA-1191 | 23.12 | ||||||||||||||||||
HTNG_HotelCheckOutNotifRQ | Inbound | pAir | HTNG_HotelCheckOutNotifRQ | RetransmissionIndicator |
| When true, indicates the message is being re-sent. This can be apply for the CO guest who need to reprint the invoice. | IPA-1196 | 23.12 | ||||||||||||||||||
PWS 3.12.X | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
OTA_HoteResNotifRQ | outbound | onPrem | OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | HotelReservations | HotelReservation | ResGlobalInfo | HotelReservationIDs | HotelReservationID |
| For sharer reservations there will be one HotelReservationID element for each associated reservation with ResID_Type="27". Any additionally reservation ID (e.g. from a different system) will be added only for the reservation the message is about with ResID_Type="14". | PWS-3547 | 3.12.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Inbound | OnPrem | HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Posting | RevenueCenter | ID |
| The ID value in the RevenueCenter element will be considered as the CashRegister number and in case vendors need to use a different cash register ID than the default one. | PWS-3462 | 3.12.X | ||||||||||||||||||
OTA_HotelAvailRQ | Inbound | OnPrem | OTA_HotelAvailRQ |
| @IsModify is A boolean flag that indicates the response message should return only HotelStay information. If the flag is true, the AvailRS will not hold the Errors element, if only no available inventory is found, but return an empty result with the TPA_Extensions AvailabilityExtensions filled (for room assignment). | PWS-3382 | 3.12.X | ||||||||||||||||||
OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | outbound | OnPrem | OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | HotelReservations | HotelReservation | UniqueID |
| The UniqueID element was extended by the element with type="36" showing the reservation number of the group master. | PWS-3410 | 3.12.X | ||||||||||||||||||
PWS 3.11.X
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IO_StatsNotifRQ | outbound | OnPrem | IO_StatsNotifRQ | Statistics |
| We will correct the namespaces to follow our XSD. The elements <Statistics>, <POS> and <UniqueID> will be changed to use the IO namespace instead of the OTA one. | PWS-3348 | 3.11.X | ||||||||||||||||||
OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | inbound | onPrem | Rate | @CachedIndicator |
| If at least one of Rate/@CachedIndicator is set to "true", then the PMS will ignore the resp rate details for this reservation and will use its latest known data. | PWS-3372 | 3.11.X | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 23.10
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OTA_HotelAvailRS | Outbound | pAir | OTA_HotelAvailRS | RoomStays | RoomStay | RoomRates | RoomRate | Rates | Rates | TPA_Extensions | px:FixedChargesAmountsExtensions |
| New element TPA_Extensions will be added IF the respective rate has an exclusive fixed charge package. The value of the FixedChargesAmountsExtensions | RateAmount | AmountAfterTax is NOT included in the Base/Total amounts and should NOT be used for OTA_HotelResNotifRQ to the PMS. This value has informative purpose to the walk-in guest - since the charge will be added automatically by the PMS logic during EOD. | IPA-1183 | 23.10 | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 23.06
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OTA_HotelInvCountNotifRQ | Outbound | pAir | N/A | N/A | pAir will no longer send in LIVE mode historical data changes related to inventory. Historical data resync is achievable only through BULK job option. | 23.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
OTA_ProfileModifyRQ | Inbound Outbound | pAir | OTA_ProfileModifyRQ | ProfileModify | Customer | CustLoyalty |
| Added guestMemberCard fields to the CustLoyalty element in the profile outbound. | IPA-1168 IPA-1169 | 23.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
IO_RatePackageNotifRQ | Outbound | pAir | IO_RatePackageNotifRQ | Packages | Package | PackageItems | PackageItem | Calculation | @FixedChargeInd |
| New attribute added to schema: @FixedChargeInd. The attribute is boolean and optional. If @FixedChargeInd="false" then the package is "not a fixed charge". Else if the @FixedChargeInd="true" then the package "is a fixed charge". This is extra cost to the accommodation amount - but unlike the "add to rate" packages, it should not be included in the inbound reservation total amount to the PMS. | IPA-1179 | 23.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 23.04
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HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Inbound | pAir | HTNG_ChargePostingRQ | Posting | RevenueCenter | ID |
| The ID value in the RevenueCenter element will be considered as the CashRegister number and in case vendors need to use a different cash register ID than the default one. | IPA-1166 | 23.04 | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 23.02
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IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | Inbound | pAir | IO_ResModifyNotifRQ | Reservations | Reservation | Packages | Package |
| Inbound IO_ResModifyNotifRQ now accept the PackageID instead of it's name to Create/Delete the package from a reservation. | IPA-1149 | 23.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 22.50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
IO_SystemDataRS | Outbound | pAir | IO_SystemDataRS | SystemData | Accounting | PaymentMethods | PaymentMethod |
| The value of @Code attribute replaced with the PLU (TAA number) of the PaymentMethod item. It was already the shortname of the MOP item. | IPA-1158 | 22.50 | ||||||||||||||||||
OTA_ProfileModifyRQ | inbound | pAir | OTA_ProfileModifyRQ | ProfileModify | Customer | TPA_Extensions | px:ProfileInfoExtensions | px:StatisticalInfos | px:ParentProfile |
| Enable attaching a profile as "Parent profile" inbound. The functionality can be used only with existing protel PMS profile IDs | IPA-1145 | 22.50 | ||||||||||||||||||
IPA 22.48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
HTNG_HotelFolioRQ | inbound | pAir | HTNG_HotelFolioRQ | UniqueID |
| In order to receive the Folio Item for a GroupReservation in pAir, we accept Type="36" as GroupMaster and sends back folio items accordingly. In this case ID should be the GroupMaster ResID. Since the GroupMaster ResID is needed for this case, vendors should know the ResID before sending in the FolioRQ. To do this, vendors need to be subscribed for IO_ResGroupNotifRQ Otherwise. | IPA-1142 | 22.48 | ||||||||||||||||||
OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | outbound | pAir | OTA_HotelResNotifRQ | HotelReservations | HotelReservation | RoomStays | RoomStay | RoomRates | RoomRate | Rates | Rate | TPA_Extensions | px:RateAmountExtensions | Currently:
Expected:
| If a fixed charge is set as part of Rate code, it will be included in the RateAmountExtensions as RevenueCategoryCode= (6,17) If a fixed charges is added on top of the Rate code, then it will be included only in the in the FixedChargesAmountsExtensions as RevenueCategoryCode= (6,17) | IPA-1160 | 22.48 | ||||||||||||||||||
HTNG_HotelRoomStatusSearchRQ | inbound | pAir |
| The Room Status Search message can be used to obtain a list of rooms having a set of characteristics that the requestor is interested in. This can be done for a single room or a group of rooms, depending on the search criteria. The result then can be used, for example, to synchronize information between systems that need updated housekeeping statuses. | IPA-1137 | 22.48 | |||||||||||||||||||
HTNG_HotelRoomStatusSearchRS | outbound | pAir |
| The Room Status Search message can be used to obtain a list of rooms having a set of characteristics that the requestor is interested in. This can be done for a single room or a group of rooms, depending on the search criteria. The result then can be used, for example, to synchronize information between systems that need updated housekeeping statuses. | IPA-1137 | 22.48 |