Simplify your rate management by mapping different versions of the same room (such as packages or corporate rates) to a single rate in your platform.
Multi-mapping saves time and reduces errors by allowing you to manage one rate instead of several. It ensures consistent pricing across all channels and streamlines your inventory management.
When to use multi-mapping
Use multi-mapping when:
A channel sells different versions of the same room rate
Pricing and restrictions are the same across all versions
Room specifications remain the same
Example:
Little Hotelier has one "Standard double room" rate, but Expedia sells this as:
Standard double room - SellRate - Hotel Collect
Standard double room - Package - Expedia Collect
Standard double room - Linked - Expedia Collect
Standard double room - Derived - Expedia Collect
Instead of creating multiple rates, map all these variations to your single "Standard double room" rate. This type of multi-mapping is common for properties using the Expedia Traveller Preference program.
When not to use multi-mapping
Avoid multi-mapping when rates have:
Different inclusions: Breakfast included vs room-only rates
Different pricing structures
Different room types: Never map a triple room to a double room
Different availability requirements
Incorrect multi-mapping can cause pricing errors, missing extras and overbooking risks.
How to map multiple channel rates to one rate
Navigate to Distribution > Channels
Locate your channel under My channels
Click the ellipsis (three dots) > select Edit room rates mapping
In the Channel manager column, select the rate to map
Click Map to
Select Yes to Start updating channel to begin updating rates, availability and restrictions
Choose the appropriate channel rate from the Mapped to dropdown
Click Save
Repeat for each channel rate you want to map to the rate
For all rates mapped to the same rate, ensure the pricing is Derived and set to Keep rates the same to prevent sync issues.