Unique Global Identifiers (UGIs) for the Hospitality Industry

A world wide identification standardization project has been initiated to develop and deploy a public domain solution for the hospitality industry.
We believe in the free exchange of information within our industry and want to add value to increase the flow of trade and revenue on a global basis.

Please reference the following UGI information for more details

UGI Presentation

UGI Brief

UGI Cost Benefits Summary

UGI Survey Results April 2007

UGI White Paper 2005

Standards - Emerging Issues
Standards - Content Management - Structured Content Initiative

An initiative is underway to standardize the structure of hotel descriptive content that is core to the distribution of hotels both online and through the GDSs. Much of this information is either not consistently available or often delivered as free form text, making it difficult for hotel providers, intermediaries and distributors to utilize when performing searches and making a selection for booking.

After research and discussion, HEDNA members have put forward a list of fields that are desired in a structured format so as to enable faster, easier, and more accurate distribution of hotels. This list is therefore a recommended approach that HEDNA members can use to work with industry technology providers in adapting and evolving the content handling in the distribution systems. Click here for the Structured Property Content Proposal

Standards - Credit Card Verification and Validation

These groups influence industry members and organizations on the development and adoption of approved standards and industry best business practices that promote increased electronic distribution of and for hotels. They:

• Identify need for industry standards in the areas of interface, databases and privacy.
• Communicate effectively to influence promotion and adoption of approved standards.
• Educate membership on established standards.
• Act as sounding board for membership.
• Re-evaluate outdated industry standards.

Disability Data Fields
GDS Dual Representation Exception Process

Click here for the members only section.

  Management of Digital Assets

  360 Degrees Virtual Tour and Video

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