OpenTravel Compliant XML gateways
PHOBS data access is provided by a powerful server architecture and is based on the OTA data standard (Open Travel Alliance) which means standardized data exchange in electronic distribution systems. The combination of XML based architecture, advanced customer-centric features and unrivalled flexibility provides a platform to grow your business and adapt quickly to changing market requirements.
2 way OTA standards based data exchange is applied for connecting PHOBS channel manager to the biggest booking portals of the industry. New partners are connected continuously.
PHOBS users can easily offer their inventory to huge community of travel agents linked to GDS systems, or directly to connected distribution portals - online travel agencies. The reservations from these channels are treated in the same way as reservations originating from hotels own web site, including full statistics and reporting.Real time adjustments to prices, and room availability via booking engine and across all 4 GDS. Reservations via Global Distribution System can be viewed, cancelled or modified via online wherever you are. Free placement on the Pegasus ODD powered travel sites: over 1200 major and minor sites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotels.com, and many more or utilize our direct connections to 500+ distribution portals.
You can set your distribution channels in any way, either each property in a group separated, or chain related distribution. Phobs supports any major chain code you are member of, on any distribution channels, at unlimited number of properties per chain. The engine supports Pegasus (UZ), Trust International (YH,LX,LH), Reconline (ON), or any other chain code.
Any PMS system with OTA XML interface layer can be adapted to communicate with PHOBS booking engine. Either a “push” or “pull” implementation to your local Property Management System is available. PHOBS can link to PMS either by one-way or two-way link. This link enables online reservations to land directly to hotels local PMS. In 2way connection you can push information for rates and inventory to Phobs, and to all connected channels.
