RateGain wins Expedia Elite status
RateGain was named an Expedia Group 2026 Elite Connectivity Partner for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing the value of robust channel connectivity for real‑time inventory and bookings. The recognition underscores why reliable integrations matter for multi‑property distribution and booking accuracy. (businessupturn.com)
RateGain says its platform connects more than 200,000 properties to 700+ demand partners and processes over 231 billion availability/rate/inventory (ARI) updates every year. (rategain.com) The company has introduced "Agentic ARI," described in its March 17, 2026 press release as a next‑generation ARI engine that filters redundant data and prioritizes real‑time changes to speed and precision of distribution updates. (rategain.com) Expedia Group’s Connectivity Partner Program publishes two qualifying tiers—Elite and Preferred—and lists benefits such as business advantages, special product access and premium promotion for top-tier partners. (developers.expediagroup.com) Expedia updated the 2026/27 Connectivity Partner qualification metrics on October 2, 2025 and advised partners to contact account teams to align with the new measures for future eligibility. (developers.expediagroup.com) RateGain’s RezGain channel manager is listed as connecting to 1,500+ channels with end‑to‑end two‑way integrations to PMS/CRS/RMS and claims processing of billions of ARI updates on its product pages and industry reviews. (exploretech.io) (hoteltechreport.com) Founder and Managing Director Bhanu Chopra spoke to the company’s focus on AI‑led connectivity investments and faster distribution responsiveness in the March 17, 2026 company statement. (rategain.com) Expedia advised connectivity partners to validate SSL connections prior to a root CA update (with a recommended validation before November 1, 2025) and provided a list of affected APIs including Availability & Rates, Booking Notification and Product APIs to avoid integration disruptions. (developers.expediagroup.com) RateGain reports serving 13,000+ customers across 160+ countries, positioning its connectivity products as options for multi‑property groups requiring large‑scale distribution coverage. (rategain.com)
