Using an OCTO-compliant web API enables direct, real-time communication with our reservations system, eliminating the need for manual processes such as phone calls or email confirmations. Partners can retrieve live availability, current pricing, and receive instant booking confirmations through a standardized interface.
Because the integration follows the OCTO standard, the same technical connection can be reused across multiple tour and activity operators. By integrating through Ventrata's OCTO API, partners gain access not only to our inventory, but also to a broader ecosystem of major operators using the same standard.
This integration also supports dynamic pricing features, such as automatically reflecting current promotions or prevailing rates, as well as access to last-minute inventory and same-day bookings—often as close as one hour prior to departure, depending on the tour.
Papillon Helicopters and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines partner with Ventrata as our reservations technology provider. Together, we support multiple ways for partners to connect and make bookings, depending on their operational needs.
For partners with their own reservations or booking systems, we provide access through Ventrata's OCTO-compliant web API. This allows your technical team to integrate directly with our live inventory, pricing, and booking confirmation systems using a standardized interface.
For partners who do not operate a reservations system, we also offer a hosted Booking Portal powered by Ventrata. This browser-based portal provides a simple, user-friendly way to create and manage reservations on behalf of your customers, with no software installation required.
Contact tour.rates@papillon.com to get started!
You can explore the Ventrata platform at docs.ventrata.com. Your sales representative will provide the full instructions and ensure you or your team are connected with the right technical support.