All Schema files in the OTA specification are made available according to the terms defined by the OTA License Agreement at http://www.opentravel.org/ota_downloads_form.cfm The AffiliationInfo object is used to identify the brand or franchise affiliations of the hotel. A collection of DistribSystem elements. The DistribSystem objects defining the affiliated distribution systems for a hotel. The Brand class defines the brand affiliations of this hotel. The universal resource locator (URL) for the marketing brand as found on the Internet. The code for the type of brand affiliated with the hotel facility. Refer to OTA Code List Brand Category Code (BCC). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Name of brand, marketing chain, representation company or other affiliation(s). A collection of LoyalProgram elements. The LoyalProgram class defines the loyalty programs that this hotel participates in. Provides description information for the loyal program. Provides information regarding restrictions that apply to the loyal progaram. A collection of black-out dates (i.e. dates when loyalty redemptions are not allowed). This identifies the loyalty program. The name of the secondary level of the program, e.g.: gold, silver, etc.. The title of the membership program affiliated with the primary program. Used to indicate the level to which the hotel is assigned within the program for redemption purposes. A collection of Award elements. Provides detailed information regarding each award program used by this hotel. The date the award was received. The name of the award or ratings provider. The actual award or rating received by the hotel facility. The date and time when the affiliation information for this hotel was last updated. Defines well-known locations and attractions of local interest in the geographical area of the hotel facility. A collection of Attraction objects identifying the local interest attractions in the vicinity of this hotel facility. This identifies an item of local interest (e.g. theme park, airport, museum, rail station, University, etc.). Used to pass contact information of a specific attraction. The code for the type of attraction in the proximity of the hotel facility. Refer to OTA Code List Attraction Category Code (ACC). The name of the local attraction. This signifies whether or not a courtesy phone for contacting the hotel is available at the attraction (e.g. often times these are availabe in airports). When true, the phone is available. The CodeContext attribute allows for a reference to the external code table used as the source for the code. The Code is available to send code information for an attraction (e.g. if the attraction is an airport, the actual airport code may be included). Denotes whether a service is onsite, offsite or information is not available. A collection of Recreation objects identifying the different types of recreation facilities available to the guest. A recreation facility available to the guest. These may or may not be operated by the hotel or located at the hotel. Used to pass contact information of a specific recreation facility. Collection of days, times, and fees. Identifies where the recreation facility is located. Describes the recreation facility. A collection of recreation details. RecreationDetail is used to give furher desciption regarding the recreation. These codes are passed in the code attribute and include details such as if a golf course has a driving range and what the total yardage for the course is. Used to pass further description regarding the info code. Refer to OTA Code List Recreation Srvc Detail Code (REC). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. If the code being passed is for golf couse total yardage, code detail may be used to pass the actual yardage. Refer to OTA Code List Recreation Srvc Type (RST). Denotes whether a recreation is onsite, offsite or information is not available. Used to define specific hotel information such as the type, location and architectural style. Defines the general location of the hotel such as airport, suburban, downtown. This defines the location of the hotel (e.g. downtown, airport or suburban, etc.). Refer to OTA Code List Location Category Codes (LOC). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. The code detail may provide the name of the suburb in which the hotel resides or other specifics about the location type. Defines the type of hotel such as luxury, extended stay, economy. Refer to OTA Code List Segment Category Code (SEG). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Defines the particular type of hotel (e.g. golf, ski, bed and breakfast, etc). Refer to OTA Code List Property Class Type (PCT). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Describes the appearance of the building such as art deco, modern, historic. Refer to OTA Code List Architectural Style Code (ARC). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. The code details may be used to pass additional information such as the name of the architect who designed the building. The types and quantities of guest rooms at a hotel. This will allow for multiple text descriptions to be sent with items such as concierge and allow for each description to be labeled as to the type of data being sent. Refer to OTA Code List Guest Room Info (GRI). May be used to give further detail on the code (e.g. if the code refers to the number of free standing units, information about the free standing units may be passed such as cabins, cottages, etc.) or to remove an obsolete item. The ContactInfo class is used to define the contacts for consumers and technical people at the hotel facility, including various telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, or any respective attribute or affiliation for the hotel. This is a profile identifier for the contact, the type may be defined by the ContactProfileType. This defines what type of ContactProfileID is being provided (e.g. IATA, chain specific, etc.) The date and time when the contact information for this hotel was last updated. Allows multiple pieces of information to be repeated for a single contact (e.g. one employee has mutliple e-mail addresses) and also allows multiple contacts to be associated to a single or multiple piece of information (e.g. all employees working in a restaurant can be reached at the same phone number). A collection of Name elements. A collection of Address elements. A collection of Phone elements. A collection of email elements. A collection of URL elements. Used to pass detailed URL information The name of the company with which this contact is associated. The ID attribute in this group is a unique identifying value assigned by the creating system and may be used to reference a primary-key value within a database or in a particular implementation. A collection of ContactInfo elements that provides detailed contact information. Used to define specific contact information such as phone and address. Provides detailed name information. Used to pass detailed name information regarding a contact. Defines the type of the job title (e.g. regional office postion, corporate, executive). The gender of the contact person in the ContactName attribute. This may be useful for purposes of correspondence to the hotel. The information describing the contact service code for a hotel facility. (e.g., who to contact about golf tours). Refer to OTA Code List Contact Srvc Code (CSC). The location of the hotel contact. e.g.: at the hotel property, at a central office, etc. Refer to OTA Code List Contact Location (CON). The corporate position of the contact. Indicates whether the contact information can be published externally (on a web site for the general public) or whether this is strictly a contact to be used in conjunction with the data feed (limited use). Values: 0 = No, Limited Publication, or 1 = Yes, OK for External Publication. The proper name in the usual order (e.g. used for correspondance Mr. James Smith). The ID attribute in this group is a unique identifying value assigned by the creating system and may be used to reference a primary-key value within a database or in a particular implementation. An extension of ParagraphType. It is used to pass description information when reference to or from a location may be needed. An indicator for whether this is a location description. An indicator for whether this is a description TO the location (default value of TRUE is TO the location, else FROM). A collection of email elements. Used to pass detailed email information. The ID attribute in this group is a unique identifying value assigned by the creating system and may be used to reference a primary-key value within a database or in a particular implementation. The FacilityInfo class that describes the facilities provided at the hotel, including meeting rooms restaurants. Collection of meeting rooms that are comprised within the hotel. The minimum charge for this meeting room code. This will allow for text descriptions to be sent with items such as catered breakfast. This is used to define items that may be available for any of the meeting rooms. Refer to OTA Code List Meeting Room Code (MRC). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. This is used for discounts that apply to meetings (eg. corporate, military). Refer to OTA Code List Discounts Available (DIS). Collection of guest room types that are comprised within the hotel. The accomodation occupied by a guest. Describes the guest room type; in composite types there can be multiple occurrences. Indicates the usual number of beds for this room type. Indicates the usual number of guests that occupy this room. Maximum number of rollaway beds allowed in a room type. Number of square units (feet or meters) that defines the size of a room type. Defines the bed type configuration of the room. Number of rooms of this room type that makes up a larger unit (composite) such as a two bedroom suite could be comprised of two king rooms plus other room types. Text name of the type of room such as "Two Bedroom Villas". Collection of room amenity items available to the guest. Tangible room item(s) available to the guest such as newspaper, Collection of days, times, and fees. This will allow for text descriptions to be sent with items such as kitchenette. Refer to OTA Code List Room Amenity Type (RMA). May be used to give further detail on the code (e.g. if bathroom amenities is selected additional information about what amenities are available in the guest room can be passed here) or to remove an obsolete item. Collection of features offered by a hotel. The hotel specific room type code that does not reference the OTA_Code Table as there are numerous hotel room types that are chain specific. Indicates that the room type contains multiple rooms sold as a single unit. Indicates the quality of the room within a hotel such as an "S1K" as a superior room with one king bed. Maximum number of guests allowed in a room type. Maximum number of adults allowed in a room type. This attribute is used to designate the number of non-smoking rooms by room type. Collection of restaurants offered by hotel. The date and time when this hotel information was last updated in the system. The HotelDescriptiveContent element contains the descriptive information about a hotel property. Contains descriptive information about a hotel. Identification of the requested language to be used for the hotel descriptive information. ISO standard for human-readable languages. UnitOfMeasureGroup should not have been used here. The only attribute needed is UnitOfMeasure. Our intent is to remove UnitOfMeasureQuantity in a future release. Describes the local time zone in which the hotel is located. This could include additional information regarding time zones (e.g. daylight savings observed), a proprietary code, the difference between the local time and GMT, etc. The HotelInfo class that describes general information about the hotel. The full name of the hotel. Concise hotel name A collection of date and time periods when the hotel facility is closed. A date and time period when a hotel facility is closed. Collection of directions to/from one or more locations. Where the hotel is in relation to/from a location. Collection of descriptive details about a hotel. Collection of hotel and/or renovation information. Details of the hotel renovation. Indicates that renovation is planned but dates are not finalized. Allows for a percent completion to be sent with each area being renovated. Indicates the anticipated renovation time span. Describes the specific area or areas of a hotel being renovated. The year or month and year the renovation was completed or is due to be completed. Contains information about the hotel. Used to designate a particular type of description such as marketing. Refer to OTA Code List InfoType. May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Describes the geocoded location of the hotel. Collection of hotel services and/or amenities available to the guest. A hotel service or amenity available to the guest such as a business center, concierge, valet parking, massage, newspapers, etc. Directions to the service provider. Collection of days, times, and fees. A text description to explain additional descriptive information. Collection of features offered by a hotel. This may be used to identify a standard service included in the room rate. Refer to OTA Code List Hotel Amenity Code (HAC). Refer to OTA Code List Business Srvc Type (BUS). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. This may be used to provide further information for either Code or BusinessServiceCode (e.g. if printer is selected, the code detail may be used to describe the type of printer available) as determined by the implementer. This flag indicates whether the business service is available to all guests or only to certain guests at the facility. Values: 0 = (No) Not Available to All Guests, 1 = (Yes) Available to All Guests. Identification code of the business service for inventory and booking purposes if the service is an inventoriable item. Denotes whether a service is onsite, offsite or information is not available. Collection of WeatherInfo elements. This may be used to provide information for multiple time periods. Provides detailed information regarding weather. The date that the hotel facility was built, usually just the year. If a full date is used, it is recommended that the W3C date format be followed. Indication as to the last time any element supported within this message was updated. Description of the weather typical to the hotel facility's area. Identifies the interface being used by this hotel. Identifies the Property Management System being used by this hotel. This is a description of the operating status of the Hotel. This information may support the code in HotelStatusCode. This indicates the operating status (e.g. Open, Closed, Deflagged, Pre-opening) of the hotels to be returned in the response. Refer to OTA Code List HotelStatusCode. Used to send multimedia objects and the details associated with them. Used to pass multimedia objects such as an image, and the details associated with them. A code that defines the category type for the multimedia object, e.g.: Image, Sound Clip, Movie File, Audio Sound, Animated .GIF, etc. at a hotel facility. Refer to OTA Code List Content Code (CTT). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Vendor-specific format that contains the content data for the multimedia object. A code defining the type of picture used by the hotel facility (e.g. Exterior, Lobby, Reception area, RoomTypes, Facilities, Dining areas, Meeting Rooms, Logo). Refer to OTA Code List Picture Category Code (PIC). The version of the multimedia object used by the hotel facility. The title for the multimedia object used by the hotel facility. The caption to be published with the multimedia file. The information describing the copyright notice for the multimedia object at a hotel facility. If this field is filled in, this copyright notice must be printed with the multimedia object. The date and time when the multimedia information for this hotel was last updated. The OperationSchedule class defines the dates and hours of operation in addition the charges that may apply. The OperationSchedule class defines the dates and hours of operation. Provides detailed phone information. Used to pass detailed phone information. The ID attribute in this group is a unique identifying value assigned by the creating system and may be used to reference a primary-key value within a database or in a particular implementation. The PolicyInfo class that describes the policies of the hotel, such as the type of payments, or whether children or pets are accepted. The PolicyInfo class that describes the policies of the hotel, such as the type of payments, or whether children or pets are accepted. The CancelPenalty class defines the cancellation policy of the hotel facility. May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. May be used to give further detail on the enumerated list or to remove an obsolete item. The usual check-in time for the hotel. The usual check-out time for the hotel. The minimum guest age allowed for a guest at the hotel facility. The minimum age recommended as a policy guideline for a guest at the hotel facility. The usual age limit at which a child can stay free with an adult at the hotel facility. If this value is not set, then there is no cutoff limit. The usual number of children meeting the UsualStayFreeCutoffAge allowed to stay free with an adult at the hotel. If this value is not set, then there is no cutoff limit. The total guest count allowed in a room at the hotel. Defines whether tax and service charge are included, by default, with this hotel's rates. If true there is no charge for children. Length of stay required for tax exemption. Detailed policy information when Pets are Allowed. See PetsAllowed Boolean in Policy Element. Use OTA Code Table Pet Policy Code list (PET). This is used to designate the maximum pet weight and unit of weight measure (e.g., pounds or kilograms). Maximum Number of Pets allowed in the accomodation provided. Use OTA Code Table: Pet Policy (PET). Denotes Pets Allowed/Not Allowed. For more detailed Pet Policy information, see Element Pet Policy. Defines the default minimum number of days in advance that a booking must be made at this hotel. The code identifying this policy. Candidate for removal, usage is not recommended. The code for the type of pet policy maintained at the hotel facility. Refer to OTA Code List Pets Policy Code (PET). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. The date and time when the policy information for this hotel was last updated. Reference points in relation to/from the current entity. The code for the type of reference point in the proximity of the hotel facility. Refer to OTA Code List Reference Point Category Code (REF). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. The name of the reference point. Provides detailed information regarding restaurants. Details of a specific restaurant such as type of restaurant, directions, schedules, etc. Information describing the restaurant. Used to pass restaurant attire information. Indicates the directions to a specific restaurant relative to the hotel. Collection of operating times for the restaurant including detail such as season, day of week, or a combination. Collection of types of restaurant. Indicates the generic type of restaurant such as fast food, cafe, fine dining, etc. This name refers to an OTA Code List table (e.g. RestaurantCategoryCode/InfoCode). The actual code is passed in the Code attribute. This uses OTA Code Table RestaurantSrvcInfo/InfoCode(SrvcInfo). This uses OTA Code Table RestaurantSrvcInfo/InfoCode(SrvcInfo). This uses OTA Code Table BeverageCode. This uses OTA Code Table AvailableMealCategoryCodes. This uses OTA Code Table RestaurantCategoryCode/InfoCode. This uses OTA Code Table RestPolicyCode/InfoCode. Refer to OTA Code List Restaurant Category (RES). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Collection of cuisine types of restaurant. The code for the type of cuisine served at the restaurant. Refer to OTA Code List Main Cuisine Code (CUI). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. Indicates whether this cuisine code is the main cuisine offered by restaurant. Collection of features offered by a hotel. Collection of contacts, allows the passing of restaurant address, phone number, etc. The name of the restaurant at the hotel facility. The total seating capacity for this restaurant. The maximum number of people that can be seated as a single party in this restaurant. Identification code of the restaurant service or facility for inventory and booking purposes if the service is an inventoriable item. Denotes whether a service is onsite, offsite or information is not available. Collection of type of restaurant offered by the hotel. This identifies the type of service. Refer to OTA Code List Restaurant Srvc Info (RSI). May be used to give further detail on the code or to remove an obsolete item. The URLs class identifies URI information. Provides a Website address. The ID attribute in this group is a unique identifying value assigned by the creating system and may be used to reference a primary-key value within a database or in a particular implementation.