AlpineBits HotelData
AlpineBits HotelData 2022-10 is the current release of the standard.
The AlpineBits Alliance publish a new AlpineBits HotelData release every two years. The next release will be published in 2024, the deadline for the discussion among the AlpineBits‘ members (additions, removals and changes) is the end of 2022. Progress can be followed in the git repositories, open for public review. The upcoming AlpineBits HotelData release is built on top of AlpineBits HotelData 2022-10.
Timeline AlpineBits HotelData 2024-10
| January 2023 | proposals of new features by Members |
| February 2023 | prioritisation of proposed features |
| March 2023 | assessment of priorities and start of the discussion |
| November 2023 | closing of the discussion |
| January 2024 | drafting of the documentation as defined during the discussion (each Member tests both the client and the functionality server) |
| February 2024 | revision and release candidate 1 |
| June 2024 | latest release candidate (implementation tested by Members) |
| October 2024 | implementations by Members & certification available for Members |
Current Release
Contains a zip with the AlpineBits documentation, XML sample files, relax-ng schema files and XSD schema files.
Q&A for Developers
For older versions of AlpineBits quick getting started guidelines for developers that are implementing the AlpineBits interface are available below.
AlpineBits HotelData known implementations
The AlpineBits Alliance has now compiled a list of AlpineBits Hotel Data known implementations.
Get involved
Git Repository
Public Git repositories (documentation, reference implementations, code snippets and more)
Testing Applications
RatePlan Message Test Application & Message Validation Service
Forum / Mailinglist
General questions and discussions about AlpineBits for Developers (en/de/it)