Sources
Sources (also called Source Codes) identify where a reservation came from — the booking channel or origin. Each source belongs to a Source Group.
Access
Configuration → Rate Management → Source
Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Short Code | Yes | Abbreviated code used in reports (e.g. WEB, TA, WALK). |
| Name | Yes | Full name (e.g. Hotel Website, Travel Agent, Walk-in). |
| Source Group | Yes | The parent source group this source belongs to. |
| Sequence | No | Display order in dropdowns. |
| Active | Yes | Whether this source is available for selection on reservations. |
Common Sources
| Short Code | Name | Group |
|---|---|---|
| WEB | Hotel Website | Online |
| BDC | Booking.com | Online |
| EXP | Expedia | Online |
| TA | Travel Agent | Indirect |
| CORP | Corporate Direct | Direct |
| WALK | Walk-in | Direct |
| PHONE | Phone Reservation | Direct |
| GDS | GDS | Online |
Usage
Sources are selected on the reservation form (Booking Info step). They appear in reservation reports for channel analysis and revenue attribution.
See also
- Source Groups — Parent grouping of source codes.
- Rates — Rates can be restricted to specific sources.
- Reservation Reports — Filter by source and source group.
- Rate Setup Overview