Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Ripe FAQ
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater to introduces Ripe, an innovative lodging reservation software that streamlines bookings.
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has partnered with Ripe, which connects to existing GDS, Channel Manager, and Property Management System connections. Ripe enables lodging suppliers to get more from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's marketing and promotional initiatives with commission-free bookings through a seamless integration
Watch and Learn: Ripe
Learn directly about Ripe from Vice President of Operations, Jayme Gamble and Lodging Supply Manager, Kassi Harris
How does Ripe work?
Ripe technology connects with a variety of partners, including Sabre, booking.com (coming soon), escapia, Streamline, TravelClick, Expedia, Inntopia, Track and SiteMinder. The technology ensures two-way rates, real-time inventory and accurate reservation delivery. Ripe can also connect to Bandwango and Mailchimp for ticket processing and marketing initiatives.
Does Ripe ensure Rate Parity?
Ripe pulls retail rates from connectivity partners. Rate Parity is extremely important. Ripe does complete regular checks to ensure parity throughout the booking software.
What is the cost?
There is no cost to hoteliers, vacation rentals and other accommodation businesses and no additional commission is charged.
What other destinations use Ripe?
Ripe is the booking platform for Atlanta, Toronto, Charlotte, Columbus, Washington DC, the hotel association of New York City, Columbus, Salt Lake and many more destinations.
How do bookings get processed?
With each booking processed through Ripe, all traveler data and payment information are directly funneled into your property management system. This ensures that you are the merchant of record, keeping you in control of the transactions and sensitive information. If you choose to connect through Expedia, your bookings will come through your normal Expedia channel. Ripe also offers an extranet system where you can manage inventory and/or reservations completely free of charge.
How do I get a hold of someone at Ripe?
Please send any immediate questions about the Ripe platform to the team directly at [email protected].
Why is Visit St. Pete-Clearwater partnering with Ripe?
A destination booking solution helps visitors receive a personalized booking experience alongside the quality content of VisitSPC.com. The solution offers visibility and booking for lodging partners while allowing visitors to navigate options easily. It will also help VisitSPC understand visitor motivations and what draws prospective guests to our destination and will help us reach that interested audience