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RDP can help increase the number of reservations received by your property from the Global Distribution System (GDS) using a three step approach, as follows:
| Category | Overview |
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| Internet Reservation Module (IRM) |
RDP's Internet Reservation Module (IRM) allows millions of potential guests, groups, and travel agents to check availability and make reservations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The IRM is an RDP product and does not require you to sign up with a GDS provider. All reservations made via the Internet using the IRM are completely commission free. See IRM for details. |
| Sign up with GDS - RDPConnect | RDP's Internet Reservation Module (IRM) is the lowest cost channel for Internet Reservations, as they are commission free. However, the Global Distribution System should be used to capture reservations from Travel Agents and other Internet Websites. If you are not currently signed up with the GDS, see RDPConnect for details. |
| GDS Interface to Inn Link and VIP | For those customers already signed up with a GDS provider, RDP offers a one-way interface to load new reservations and changes from the GDS directly into the RDP database. This interface is currently available for InnLink and VIP. If you are working with a different provider, please call RDP Sales at 970-845-1140 for availability. This document describes the GDS one-way interface. |
For an overview of how the Global Distribution System functions, please see RDPConnect. Reservations made via the GDS by travel agents or guests are stored by your GDS provider (Inn Link, VIP, etc). The RDP GDS one-way interface provides the ability to automatically load these reservations from the GDS provider into the RDP system. Features include:
When a reservation is made on the GDS, either by a travel agent or by a guest via a GDS travel website, it is automatically loaded into RDP.
Eliminates data entry of GDS reservations.
Since there is no data entry, it reduces errors from typos, etc.
Reservation changes or deletions made via the GDS are automatically loaded into RDP.
Tracking reports of all GDS reservations.
See RDP Connect for more information.
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RDP Data Server |
All Reservations end up in the RDP Data Server at your property without re-entry of data. Ø GDS reservations are automatically loaded with RDP’s GDS interface. Ø Owners can reserve their property for themselves or their guests using the IRM Ø Travel agents and guests can use either the commission free IRM <or> any of thousands of GDS powered Websites. |
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IRM Lowest Cost Channel |
All reservations via the IRM are by far the lowest cost channel, since there are no commissions or fees paid to RDP, the GDS provider, or a third party internet Website |
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Owners |
Owners use the RDP IRM for all Internet Access, including owner and guest of owner reservations, entering and reviewing work orders and statements, etc. |
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A workstation at the property is used to run the RDP GDS One-Way Interface software. This workstation must have the following requirements:
This workstation may be used for other functions, such as the Call Accounting interface.
Once the RDP 1-Way GDS interface is launched, the Main window will display. In order to start the interface, click the GREEN button in the window's upper-left hand corner. To have the interface automatically turn on when RDPGDS.exe is first loaded, type "StartNow" after RDPGDS.exe. (Start | Run | C:\RDPGDS\RDPGDS.exe StartNow) You can add "StartNow" in the Target line of the RDPGDS shortcut. To stop the interface, click the RED button in the window's upper-left hand corner.
The GDS Information section displays information defined in the System Settings option.
The "Last File Processed" section parses the GDS reservation into specific fields, making the reservation easier to interpret. Each field is described below.
| Field | Description |
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| Reservation(s) Made | Lists the numbers of the RDP Reservations that were created. |
| Reservation(s) Changed | Lists the numbers of the RDP Reservations that were changed. |
| Reservation(s) Cancelled | Lists the numbers of the RDP Reservations that were cancelled. |
| Guest Info | Shows name, address, phone number, and email of the guest. |
| Travel Agent Info | Shows IATA #, name, address, phone number, and email of the travel agent. |
| Company Info | Shows the group #, name, address, phone number, and email of the company. |
| Arrival | Arrival date. |
| Nights | Number of nights. |
| Departure | Arrival date plus the number of nights. |
| Adults | Number of adults. |
| Children | Number of children. |
| # of Rooms | For some vendors, the GDS reservation can have up to 3 different room types. This field holds the number of rooms for each room type. |
| Room Type | Room type (can be up to 3 different room types). |
| Rate | Rate for each room type. |
| Rate Code | GDS rate code followed by the RDP rate plan. |
| Currency | The currency that the rate is in. |
| Credit Card Info | Credit card type, number and expiration date. |
The error section displays the last error encountered since the program was started. This section also keeps track of how many files were processed, how many were good, and how many were errors. The files that incurred errors get moved to the "Errors" folder within the "Move To Path", so the file with the error isn't continuously being processed. Errors are also entered in the log file.
Below is detailed information regarding checking the directory.
| Field | Description |
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| Last Time Checked | Last time the "GDS File Path" directory was checked. |
| Next Time to Check | 20 seconds after the last time the directory was checked. (The directory is checked every 20 seconds). |
| Check Directory Now | Click this button to immediately check the directory . |
Resort Data Processing (RDP) software has been installed since 1981at over 1000 locations worldwide (see customer list). Please use the links below to learn more about RDP software for Hotels and Resorts. If you are renting homes or condominiums on a short term basis, please start with Vacation Rental Overview. Timeshare properties should begin with our Timeshare Resort Overview. Our Campground management system is also available. Our systems are fully integrated, so all features in our hotel system are available for vacation rentals and timeshare resorts and vice versa.
A printed brochure and pricing is available by calling 970-845-1140 or download the brochure in Microsoft Word or Adobe format.
