An online revenue management and distribution specialist unveiled its drive to become a leading channel management technology supplier by announcing the introduction of its integration strategy. Rate Tiger announced that it has established a dedicated specialist development team to concentrate on project managing website integration.

The technology company has been working closely with a number of Property Management Systems (PMS) and Channel Management Systems (CMS) to provide XML integration with RT suites.

Headed by Sourav Baqchi, Product Manager, the new Integration Department of ten has over 300 websites planned for integration. To-date Rate Tiger has completed over 250 website integrations.

“It’s an exciting time for the online travel industry with much more growth for hoteliers and third parties,” said Reuel Ghosh, CEO and founder. “We have focused resources on a dedicated department meaning development is quicker and clients receive specialist assistance.”

Rate Tiger’s Integration Department role, which was initially a team of three, will utilise and expand RTConnect’s offerings for third party hospitality technology providers.

Bagchi reports to Udai Singh Solanki, Rate Tiger’s CIO: “We have strived to ensure our systems have functions which are fully integrated. By assisting channels in assimilating with Rate Tiger suites hoteliers have more options, and third parties can maximise on their relationships with hotels.”

The company recently received certification from Expedia’s Expedia® Rate and Inventory Channel Management Certification Program, making it easier for hoteliers to manage their rates and inventory across Expedia's global network of leading travel brands.

"Establishing a direct relationship between various systems and our Rate Tiger suite of online distribution management tools has created a compelling solution for our clients," said Ghosh. "We hope that we can continue with our strategy to make rate and inventory updates for hoteliers as hands off as possible."