Expedia Direct Connection Setup
The BookingCenter Expedia Direct Connection gives you with booking integration and automatic synchronization of availability, rates and restrictions. Set up is quick and easy in Expedia Partner Central with Expedia QuickConnect® (EQC) . Learn more at Expedia QuickConnect®: How does it Work Follow these steps to get started STEP 1: Create a support ticket with BookingCenter Go to support.bookingcenter.com and create a ticket with the Subject "Expedia Direct Connection". We will communicate any neccessary clarifications, questions or issues to you on this ticket. Please do the same and we will have all correspondence in one place.Note: To set up an OTA direct connection, you must first be setup with with our Online Distribution. If you are not signed up, please complete the sign up steps at Online Distribution Enrollment | First Step to Selling Online STEP 2: Enroll with Expedia Partner Central Enroll directly with Expedia Partner Central at: joinexpediapartnercentral.com Work with your Expedia Market Manager to complete required set-up information. BookingCenter cannot assist with this process. Expedia will only work with the property directly until you have been accepted in their Direct Connect program.You will need to download and fill out EQC Enrollment Form - BookingCenter to give to your Market Manager. STEP 3: Determine these items with the Expedia Market Manager
NOTE: If you are already 'live' in Expedia, it is VERY important that you continue to manage the Expedia Partner Central manually until you hear that the BookingCenter interface has been 'certified' by Expedia. A closing message will be updated to your Support Ticket to denote the time when the interface is completed. At that time, the rate and availability will come from BookingCenter. However, until you hear from us, Expedia will be pulling rates and availability from the Expedia Partner Central. These reservations will not automatically download into your BookingCenter software. STEP 4: Establish an EQC Connection Once you have finished the enrollment and setup steps, go to Establish an EQC Connection for step-by step instructions on how to activate your connection. |