Introduction

Selling via XML requires careful and strategic setup to ensure security, efficiency, and optimal management of data flows and bookings. In this chapter, we provide practical advice on how to best structure XML accounts and optimize operations, taking into account the specific needs of your clients and the technical characteristics of the system.

By following these suggestions, you can ensure smooth and secure management, minimizing risks and improving control over traffic and booking flows:

• Separation of accounts: if a Tour Operator’s client needs to make bookings both via the web and via XML, it is necessary to create two separate client accounts. This allows for separate management of operations, improving security and traceability

• Multiple accounts for distinct streams: if a client needs to differentiate XML flows—for example, for traffic management, markup, or product reasons—it is possible to create additional accounts dedicated to specific functions. Note: for clients who wish to view all bookings made across their accounts, it is possible to configure a network-type client that allows access to an aggregated view of bookings

For each XML client, we also recommend creating two separate users: one for web backoffice access, useful for consulting bookings, and one for API use.

The following sections detail the steps to configure each tab.