Programming with php: Can I use the php5 SOAP extension?
We do not recommend the use of this method for programming as there seems to be an interoperability problem between php and .NET.
The problem might be caused by the fact that our type of .NET web service requires a document/literal request whilst the php5 extension probably does not send it that way by default.A SOAP request will be created which will not fit our interface structure.
Webservice clients using CURL and NuSoap generally achieve satisfactory results.
When requesting large areas like Bavaria the response time is too long.How can it be reduced?
Due to direct connections to the biggest Central Reservation Systems worldwide and the high number of hotels being requested, we strongly advise against making requests for such important locations.In order to have a more satisfactory search use the GetMultiAvailability method instead which will optimize your results as you are able to request hotels just by PropertyNumber.
When using the method GetAvailableHotelsFromDestination we do not receive any results at all, irrespective of the destination we are looking for.
You need to switch to the production interface (using your product AffiliateNumber) first and check whether you are getting a response.If not, please send us your xml-request and xml-response pair to assure speedy assistance.We also recommend using the method GetAvailableHotelsFromLocationNr for better response data quality.
Is my XML request well formed?I get an error message.
For quick and adequate support please create an xml-request with one of the recommended tools (i.e. SoapUI) and try sending it to our production interface (containing your production AffiliateNumber).If you still receive an error message please send us a support query including:
- your XML request and response
- the WSDL endpoint you´re using currently
Can we get all hotel information in one single request?(availability + details)
There is no possibility of receiving all information in one request due to performance parameters.Providing all hotel information in one request would generate poor results in respect of the response time and also create a possible overload for our external providers.
The best way to use our webservice is by requesting the hotel details only should the customer wish to view them, e.g. clicking on "details" on your website.In this case we recommend the application of the GetPropertyDescription method.As hotel information can change frequently we recommend retrieving all information by live request.Only then will you receive the most up to date hotel information displayed.
Please note: Only one property description can be requested at a time.
Can we request all room types/rates in one request?
No.Only requests for one room type are possible.The AllowRoomUpgrade option might be of use as this value also considers higher room types.Where no double room is available the next higher room type will be displayed depending on availability.
Can we download the complete hotel catalogue via the webservice?
No.Our webservice is not meant to be used for the creation of your own database but for live requests only.For this reason it is not allowed.