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The AADX - Standard Connections
The AADX provides leading edge, intelligent solutions connecting buyers and sellers within a secure environment. The AADX methodology is to deliver cost effective and efficient accommodation content to its member websites and clients via the consolidation of all accommodation providers – from large chains and independent operators to small operators in remote locations – for fulfilment of the increased demands for online transactions.
The AADX, who fully own its technologies, are developers of unique online solutions for its clients creating a company that's equipped to continually re-engineer within the dynamic parameters of the accommodation and travel industry and be the leader in its field.
The AADX’s integrations and business partnerships, across all levels of the accommodation procurement process, enables consultants to view and book content outside of the GDS. Content is also fed to approved third party online booking tools (OBTs) or the AADX online booking system – eGAPP/eCAPP - enabling the consumer to search and book their accommodation.
Suppliers can dynamically manage inventory connected to the different rate program via a connected channel manager or via the members portal at http://supplier.aadx.com.au. Hoteliers not listing within the GDS gain access to the large travel management companies who typically source content via the GDS. The Standard AADX uses non-GDS technologies to supply the new frontier in accommodation aggregation. However, for those properties seeking distribution via GDS platforms as well, please see our latest offering below, AADX Plus!
AADX Plus – The GDS Made Easy!
AADX Plus is an enhancement on our AADX platform that allows hoteliers and accommodation providers the opportunity to be seamlessly integrated with the Global Distribution System (GDS). There are 4 GDS’s in the market and we’ve connected to all of them via our exchange.
The development of this program has been designed to be channel manager agnostic, simple to use and the cheapest in the market. Lido has now built connections to all the major (and many of the new) channel managers in the market.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Quite simply, we have registered ourselves with Amadeus IT Pacific as a ‘Chain’ of properties … a very, VERY large chain. We have been allocated the Chain Code of ‘AA’. All AADX properties that wish to take advantage of the most cost-effective way to get their properties into the GDS will have this chain code and will appear as eg. ‘AA-1234’.
Without going into technical detail, we have established an XML connection to Amadeus via their LinkHotels® product. You provide the AADX with rates and inventory and we feed it through to the GDS. When your property is booked, the GDS then sends the booking back to us and we send it through to you.
When a Property joins the AADX Plus program, we set up your connectivity to the GDS and your property gets instant access to over 400,000 agency terminals and their clients worldwide. This connectivity will result in your property being accessible to global travel agents, for leisure travellers, and Travel Management Companies (TMCs) for corporate clients.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
As mentioned above, the Global Distribution System has the largest ‘reach’ of any distribution channel in the world. If you want to take your property to the ‘next level’ of distribution then this is the way to do it.
To really capitalise on the burgeoning corporate travel market, especially in regional and remote locations now, you need to be in the GDS. Travel Management Companies (TMCs) book most corporate travel in Australia and they rarely ‘shop’ outside of the GDS. If you’re not in it, you don’t get sold.
At just EUR 270 per year, with no transaction fees, AADX Plus is the most cost-effective method in Australia and New Zealand to be listed in the GDS. And even this is discounted for multiple-property chains as well (see below). Your rates must be commissionable at 10% to AADX… as they currently are anyway.
When you join AADX Plus you can be certain of receiving not only our extensive expertise in distribution and marketing services, but also our commitment and support to help secure bookings growth for your property(s), now and in the future.
AADX truly understands your priorities and challenges. The AADX Team consists of ex-hoteliers, hotel sales and marketing experts and hotel account managers. We are very aware of the challenges within this highly competitive industry.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO JOIN?
When bringing new hotels into the AADX Plus family, we welcome properties and groups that meet the following basic criteria:
CRITERIA
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WHY?
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Not currently loaded in the GDS
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Hotels that are already under contract with a GDS supplier are not eligible to enter the program.
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Location
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Anywhere in Australia or New Zealand (initially) especially regional and remote areas!
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Property Size
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No restrictions, 1 room to 1000 rooms – From Caravan Parks and B and B’s to Luxury Villa’s.
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Competitive Room Rates
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Properties benefit from offering best available rates (BAR) as well as standard, client-negotiated and promotional rates.
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Sufficient Inventory
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Hotels must have a minimum of 1 room available in order to be displayed within the GDS. No availability means NO visibility.
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HOW MUCH?
Yearly maintenance fee of just EUR 270 … that’s it. It’s affordable, productive and effective. That’s the ADDX Advantage!
Once the annual fee of EUR 270 is received, we will mark the property’s profile as an “AADX Plus Partner” and the property will appear via direct link within the Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport GDS platform.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3 …
- Read and agree to the AADX Plus Membership Terms and Conditions then sign and return the AADX Plus Contract.
- Complete the registration form available on the AADX portal (www.aadx.com.au) and submit your Credit Card details for connectivity and ongoing maintenance.
- Once your hotel is connected to the GDS via Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport (Galileo and Worldspan), you can load your rates and availability via our content management tool – the AADX Plus portal.
All your GDS bookings can be monitored and analysed via your customised AADX Plus reports.
Please contact your Account Manager, email aadxplus@aadx.com.au or call 1300 023 453 if you have any questions or to receive the above documents. You can also go to the AADX portal for full information on our joining criteria.
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