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Glossary

This page defines key terms used throughout the ONDA API documentation.

Stakeholders​

ONDA hub​

An integrated online distribution platform for the hospitality industry that serves as a central hub connecting suppliers and sales channels.

Vendor (Supplier)​

Partner companies that supply accommodation products to ONDA hub.

  • Accommodation facilities (hotels, resorts, pensions, etc.)
  • Hotel chains
  • PMS (Property Management System) providers
  • Other accommodation product suppliers

Channel (Seller)​

Partner companies that sell ONDA hub's accommodation products.

  • OTA (Online Travel Agency)
  • Travel agencies
  • Metasearch engines
  • Other accommodation product sales platforms

Booker​

The person who makes a reservation. May or may not be the same as the actual guest.

Examples:

  • Booking for themselves: Booker = Guest
  • Booking for parents: Booker ≠ Guest

Guest​

The person who actually stays at the accommodation facility.

System Terms​

CMS (Channel Management System)​

A system that connects multiple sales channels and accommodation facilities to centrally manage inventory, pricing, and reservation information.

PMS (Property Management System)​

A system that manages accommodation facility operations, providing functions such as reservations, check-in/check-out, and room management.

OTA (Online Travel Agency)​

An online travel agency that sells accommodations, flights, package tours, and more through the internet.

Accommodation Facility Terms​

Property​

The entire accommodation facility where lodging is possible, including hotels, resorts, pensions, pool villas, etc.

Room Type​

The types of rooms offered within a property.

  • Examples: Standard room, Deluxe room, Suite room, Korean-style floor room, Bed room, etc.

Rate Plan​

Various pricing policies for the same room type.

  • Examples: With breakfast, Without breakfast, Refundable, Non-refundable, etc.

Inventory and Pricing Terms​

Inventory​

The number of rooms available for sale on a specific date.

Availability​

Whether rooms are available for sale on a specific date.

Rate​

The price per night for a specific room type on a specific date.

Allotment​

The number of rooms allocated for sale per channel.

API Integration Terms​

Real Time Type​

An integration method where the channel partner does not store inventory/pricing in their own database, but calls the ONDA API in real-time for each search request to retrieve data.

Advantages:

  • Relatively simple implementation
  • Always provides the latest data

Disadvantages:

  • High API call frequency
  • Response speed may be slower than DB Cache Type

DB Cache Type​

An integration method where the channel partner stores (caches) ONDA's content, inventory, and pricing data in their own database and provides search services based on this cached data.

Advantages:

  • Fast search response speed
  • Reduced API call frequency

Disadvantages:

  • Higher initial implementation complexity
  • Requires data synchronization logic

Reservation Status Terms​

Pending​

The state where a reservation request has been received but not yet confirmed.

Confirmed​

The state where a reservation has been finalized.

Cancelled​

The state where a reservation has been cancelled.

No-show​

The state where the booker did not appear at the reserved time.

Settlement Terms​

Commission​

The sales commission that ONDA hub provides to channel partners.

Net Rate​

The actual rate paid to the property, excluding commission.

Selling Price​

The final price sold to customers.

For additional questions about terminology, please contact techsupport@onda.me.