To ensure accurate pricing and maintain compliance with hotel metasearch partner requirements, only publicly available rates should be sent through hotel metasearch.And often, it works. As a property nears a low-inventory period, hotels will sharply reduce rates, reinforcing the guest’s belief that waiting until the last minute leads to savings.
Channel these rates
Standard public rates
Public promotional rates
Discounts available to all users without eligibility requirements
Do not channel these rates
Qualified rates are not permitted on metasearch, including:
Local or resident rates (including in-state resident offers)
Promotions requiring ID verification
Government rates
Military rates
AAA/AARP rates
Corporate or negotiated rates
Group rates
Member-only or loyalty rates that require sign-in or membership verification
Any other rate requiring a qualification or proof of eligibility
General rule
If a guest must qualify for a rate by providing an ID, membership, employment status, residency, or any other eligibility requirement, do not channel that rate to hotel metasearch.
If a promotion is publicly available to all guests without qualification, it should be made available through hotel metasearch.
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