Channelmanager is the most popular and powerful hotel online distribution tool. You can quickly and efficiently manage room rates, availability and restrictions across all connected internet distribution sites. It offers a vast network through volume-producing, branded, popular, tour-operator, specialist, discount and niche online travel agents (OTAs) as well as advertising, e-commerce, marketing and social channels.

Drive revenue with better distribution & channel management

The impressive yet easy-to-use dashboard of the channel manager allows you to improve revenues through better room rate and yield management – all from a smart single interface. Take complete control of your revenue management and inventory distribution strategy to control distribution costs and drive direct bookings. Monitor your channel performance and booking productivity by employing only the best online sales partners to maximize your revenue potential. Leverage our intelligent two-way XML connection with various distribution partners and system providers and get your reservations delivered directly into your PMS.

	Expand your distribution reach through targeted travel sales channels
	Maintain rate policies across connected extranets efficiently
	Save time with immediate rate and availability updates
	Improve online bookings and revenue instantly

Useful ADD-ONS

Reservation Delivery

Receive your OTA bookings from extranets into any PMS/CRS connected to RateTiger.

Allocation Management

The most advanced automated inventory distribution system available. Utilize intelligent inventory pools.

Allocation Alert

Automatic notifications when allocation on one of your extranets is 'Low' or 'Sold Out'. Prevent overbooking and offer 'Last Room Availability'.

Reservation Reports

Generate consolidated reports of all reservations delivered from your sales channels into your PMS/CRS. Analyze results to know your best selling channels!

GDS Distribution

Distribute on over 480,000 travel agents worldwide via these GDSs.

Social Media Distribution

Add social media sites like Facebook and eBay to your distribution strategy.

So what can it do?

Vast network of third party websites available to choose from
XML two-way connectivity with leading OTAs, PMS and CRS
View current inventory allocation and rates on multiple distribution websites
Maintain rate / roomtype plans to reduce manual interference during updates
Make immediate rate and allocation updates on all channels in one go
Manage inventory close-in or far-out
Access update log to monitor changes made, when and by whom
Summarized reports to see inventory positions
Built-in rules for each extranet - automatic adherence to each site’s capabilities and restrictions
All reservations generated from all online channels available from a single screen
Get notified through alerts for low room allocation levels on certain channels

How will it benefit your business?

Optimize bookings and revenue for the future
Control each room type
Quickly update various data elements with one click
Choice of how to update rates and availability
Easily update only specific dates
Flexibility to easily update your room supplements
Choose which & how many sites to update
Flexibility to view all room type updates if required
Update different rates for different days of the week
Choice of data to be viewed and updated
See your overall current online position per day
Analyze trends and alter gaps immediately
View rate changes for final approval
Calculate your net revenue

Check out our recent product updates

Version 3.0, February 2013 RTSuite 3.0 combines the principals of simplicity and sophistication to deliver a unique user experience. The user interface has been redesigned to provide simple and logical navigation between the integrated online rate shopping and channel management features, reports and administration functions.
Dashboard Enhancements
A fresh look and new color scheme with simplified module icons has been added to improve usability of features and functions while providing the most relevant information on your dashboard. These icons are visible to you based on your chosen product subscription.
Access Information: Invalid Channel Access
A new panel Invalid Channel Access shows you the total number of channels for which invalid/incorrect or no information has been provided in the Access Information. This alert in Red includes both invalid User Access and Shared Access; clicking on the total number will take you to the User Access screen in Settings to make relevant changes. Once you have provided the correct access information, the number on the dashboard will automatically reduce.
Update: Channels Under Maintenance
Now you will see a list of channels that are partially or fully under maintenance in the Channels Under Maintenance panel. The total number is shown in Red and clicking on it will expand the panel to show you the list of channels that are currently down. You can see the status of a channel by hovering over the ‘?’ icon next to the channel name.
Reservation Upgrade Features Reservation Report: Bookings
A new panel has been introduced on the dashboard showing the room booking and cancellation status for the current date, last 7 days and last 30 days. New bookings are shown in Green text while cancellations will be in Red. You need to click the Expand icon (+) to open the panel and see details. This panel is visible only to subscribers of Reservation Report module. Contact your Account Manager for subscription details.
Reservation Delivery
	RTSuite 3.0 can process Reservation Data from connected OTAs to integrated third party PMS providers. To retrieve guest booking information please ask your PMS provider to contact info@ratetiger.com to request a connection with RateTiger.
Reservation Mapping
Reservation Mapping, required for reservation reporting and delivery, has been fully automated in RTSuite 3.0 for reservation enabled channels. The application will automatically synchronize with channels to ensure that information is accurately shared which means easier and more accurate management of your reservation data.
Integration of Update Features
The Detail Update, Quick Update and RMS tabs have been merged into one section, which is accessible via the new Update module. You can select the websites and room types requiring maintenance from the same screen. The Preview section has also been updated. Furthermore, through Quick Update you can manage and update the 5 discrete date ranges up to a maximum of 45 days.
Enhancement & Integration of Shopping Features
You can access Online Shopping (on-demand pricing reports) as well as Scheduled Reports directly from the Shopper module. Further you can create customized groups for shopping reports as required. In addition, you will be able to search for Online Saved Reports and Daily/Weekly Scheduled Reports. The search results will be available in a calendar view and you can see up to 3 months of data at a time. The number of reports that have been generated on a particular date will also be displayed on the calendar.
Allocation Alert Enhancements
The Allocation Alert module has been completely revamped and redesigned. The module is now more user-friendly and clutter-free, while the parameters to set Alerts have been made simpler. Through Allocation Alerts, you can set availability thresholds on different extranets so that once the inventory goes below your predetermined value, you receive automatic alerts. This removes the need for you to continually check each extranet for its inventory status.
Introduction of Automated Inventory Distribution
The Allocation Management feature is the most advanced automated inventory distribution system, and the reservation collection service facilitates the delivery of OTA booking data from the OTA system to any PMS connected to RateTiger.
Allocation Management
Allocation Management is a subscription-based module that will automate your inventory distribution completely. This module is designed to automatically distribute room inventory to supported OTAs and improve the yielding of every room in the hotel. Allocation thresholds are defined in the new Allocation Management Setup and Alerts sections. Through the set-up, you can define various metrics to make Allocation Management work to your specific requirements.