Expedia Streamlines Access to its Global Network for Hotel Supply Partners

The launch of the Expedia Rate and Inventory Channel Management Certification Program was announced by Expedia, to help hoteliers to manage their rates and inventory across Expedia’s global network of travel brands.

“Expedia approaches connectivity solutions for small and large hotels, chains and independent properties in a scalable manner,” said Dean Gregory, senior director of hotel systems connectivity at Expedia. “The Certification Program makes it easy for independent properties and small-to-medium sized hotel chains to achieve maximum efficiency in managing their rates and inventory with Expedia, which, for many hotels, serves as the single largest channel for bookings.”

The Channel Manager Certification Program is the latest in a series of enhancements Expedia has made to its portfolio of hotel connectivity solutions. Last June, the company launched Expedia QuickConnect, which addresses the needs of independent and small-to-medium sized hotel chains by enabling the exchange of rates, availability and booking information through a direct connection with Expedia.