Instructions to Upload Public GDS Rates 

 On the Extranet, go on the 'Rates' tab and select on Add Rate

Step 1: Fill out the necessary areas for Step 1: 

• Under "Select Rate Type:" select GDS PUBLIC RATES 
• Under "Select Rate:" select the rate the hotel needs. Keep in mind that 01- Rack or Standard rate is the main Rate Plan that GDS lists on a request.
• Under "Rate Name:" type in a rate name at the hotels convenience. 
• Under "Full Description:" type in a complete information in regards of what is or not included in the rate. 

Step 2: Fill out the necessary areas for Step 2:

• Under "First Rate Period:" update the valid period.
• Under "Enter Separate Weekend Rates:" If the hotel has a weekend rate, select the periods. 
• Under "Stay Type:" select if it would be by Arrival or by Touch.
• Under "Min Stay (Arrival):" input the minimum number of nights requested. 
• Under "Max Stay (Arrival):" input the maximum nights the clients can stay in the hotel.

Step 3: Fill out the necessary areas for Step 3:

• Complete below information only if the policy is different as the CANCELATION POLICY
• Under "Cancel Policy:" select the number of nights prior to arrival the client can cancel without penalty charges.
• Under "Cancel Remark:" in words, indicate what is the cancellation policy.
• Under "Penalty:" in numbers type in how many nights in advance the client is able to cancel. Then, from the drop window select if the penalty is in amount, percentage or nights.  

Step 4: Fill out the necessary areas for Step 4:

• Under "All Inclusive Rate:" from the dropdown select if the rate is or is not All Inclusive.
• Under "Non Refundable:" select if the rate is or is not Refundable. 
• Under "Display Rate on:" If the rate is will be viewable in the Booking Engine then select which sour will apply. 
• Under "Use as a Base Rate:" Select Yes if it will be the Base Rate- it means you will be able to calculate all derivate rates if needed. 
• Under "Rate Category:" Select the type of rate. 
• Under "Net Rate:" Select Yes if the rate is the NET, if not select NO.
• Under "Commission:" Input the percentage of the commission.
• Click on FINISH