Disregarding which way (SpiderXML, SpiderCRS/SpiderWBE or SpiderConnect) a third party software provider wishes to integrate with the Hotel-Spider system, understanding how we structured the inventory, rates and stay restrictions should allow a faster integration and most of all a faster debugging.
As with other systems, the Hotel-Spider system distinguishes between dynamic data (Data which change on a daily basis) and static data (Data which does not change on a daily basis). Are considered as dynamic data, the following parameters:
If some of these terms are not clear for you, please refer to the glossary |
On the other hand, are considered as static data, the following parameters
Please keep in mind that managing the static data does not make any sense, should a hotel only use the channel-management functionality of Hotel-Spider. This because we cannot transfer the static data to the different portals connected. |
Now that the two different data types that the Hotel-Spider System manages have been explained, it is time to add a bit more complexity and introduce the different levels used in the Hotel-Spider system. When ready, click here to move to the next chapter "Different levels of data"