Expedia quick connect and expedia connect
Expedia offers two connection methods for distributing your rates and inventory: Expedia quick connect and expedia connect.
Each connection type provides different levels of functionality and control, with Expedia connect offering enhanced features particularly suited for chain operations and more granular inventory management.
Connection type comparison
The table below outlines the primary differences between Expedia quick connect and Expedia connect:
Feature | Expedia quick connect (EQC) | Expedia connect (EC) |
Target users | Individual properties | Chains and properties requiring enhanced control |
Inventory control | Standard ARI functionality | Enhanced inventory management with additional controls |
Full pattern length of stay (FPLOS) support | Not supported | Supported for Opera PMS integration |
Chain functionality | Limited | Enhanced chain-level management |
Setup complexity | Standard | More comprehensive configuration options |
Abbreviation reference:
ARI: Availability, rates and inventory.
AR: Availability and rate.
Min or Max LOS: Minimum and maximum length of stay, based on overall stay.
CTA or CTD: Close to arrival or close to departure.
SHR: SHR Group - SHR's CRS.
FPLOS: Full pattern length of stay, unique to Opera PMS.
Full pattern length of stay functionality
📌Note: FPLOS support is only available with Expedia Connect and requires Opera PMS integration.
FPLOS messaging
With Expedia connect, you benefit from full pattern length of stay (FPLOS) message support. This functionality allows for more sophisticated length of stay restrictions to be communicated to Expedia group.
CRS FPLOS configuration
In the CRS, you can set FPLOS using three methods:
Close.
Close to arrival.
Close to departure.
⚠️Important: Only FPLOS Close settings will post to Expedia Group. Other restriction types are automatically converted into FPLOS messages according to Expedia's requirements.
Pattern length limitations
The CRS supports up to a 14-day pattern, while Expedia Group can accommodate up to 28 days.
📌Note: The status of day 14 in your CRS pattern automatically applies to days 15-28 in Expedia Group.
Example scenario:
If day 14 is closed in your CRS pattern, days 14-28 will also show as closed (marked with x) in Expedia group.
When viewing Expedia group's FPLOS display, you can cross-reference with your CRS closures. Closed days appear as x instead of numerical LOS values.