Metasearch Rate Channeling
To ensure accurate pricing and maintain compliance with metasearch partner requirements, only publicly available rates should be sent through metasearch.
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 metasearch.
If a promotion is publicly available to all guests without qualification, it should be made available through metasearch.