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# Direct Booking

Connect your hotel group’s website to SiteMinder to access real-time rates, availability, and property data for a fully branded direct booking experience.

The API supports two integration types: 

* **Hotel groups —** available to groups on Multi-property with the SiteMinder Platform. Group-level API keys give access to all properties within the group. 
* **Individual properties —** available to independent properties on the SiteMinder Platform. Property-level API keys give access to a single property only. 

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Your platform retrieves property data, room types, room rates,  and availability from SiteMinder to power a booking flow — from availability display through to quote generation. Data flows from SiteMinder to your platform on demand.

### Key Benefits

* **Streamline guest booking experience:** Create consistent, branded guest booking journeys on customised websites to maximise the effectiveness of direct booking conversions
* **Access real-time data:** Get up-to-the-minute information on availability and pricing to ensure data accuracy and consistency across all your properties.
* **Secure and reliable integration:** Enjoy peace of mind with secure data exchange and dependable performance around the clock. The API ensures your custom implementations work flawlessly, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

### Next Steps

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