aid: siteminder name: SiteMinder url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/siteminder/refs/heads/main/apis.yml humanURL: https://www.siteminder.com/ image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg tags: - Hospitality - Hotel Distribution - Channel Manager - Booking Engine - Travel - Property Management - Reservations description: SiteMinder is an Australian hotel commerce platform (ASX SDR) that connects hotels with more than 450 online distribution channels, including OTAs (Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Agoda), metasearch sites (Google, Trivago, TripAdvisor), and global distribution systems. Through its developer portal at developer.siteminder.com, SiteMinder publishes five integration APIs spanning property management system connectivity (pmsXchange), booking channel distribution (SiteConnect, Channels Plus), metasearch publication (SMX), and direct booking flows (Direct Booking API). The platform serves more than 53,000 properties across 150 countries and manages over three million hotel rooms. modified: '2026-05-25' created: '2026-05-25' specificationVersion: '0.16' apis: - aid: siteminder:pmsxchange-api name: SiteMinder pmsXchange API tags: - Property Management System - Revenue Management - Central Reservation System - OpenTravel - Reservations - Inventory Distribution image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg humanURL: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/pmsxchange-api properties: - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/pmsxchange-api type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/guides/quick-start type: Quickstart - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/guides/api-overview type: APIReference - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/guides/integration-requirements type: IntegrationRequirements - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/guides/testing-and-certification type: Certification - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/guides/error-handling type: ErrorHandling - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/additional-resources/changelog type: ChangeLog - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/additional-resources/credit-card-tokenization type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/pmsxchange-api/additional-resources/reference-tables/opentravel-codes-list type: ReferenceTables description: pmsXchange is SiteMinder's integration API for property management systems (PMS), revenue management systems (RMS), and central reservation systems (CRS) that need to synchronize rooms, rates, availability, restrictions, reservations, and payment data with SiteMinder's distribution network. Built on OpenTravel Alliance message schemas, pmsXchange handles two-way exchange of hotel inventory and bookings between the property's system of record and SiteMinder's channel manager, supporting push, pull, upload, and import patterns for reservation processing. Certified pmsXchange partners gain access to SiteMinder's Hotel App Store and distribution across more than 47,000 connected properties. - aid: siteminder:siteconnect-api name: SiteMinder SiteConnect API tags: - Booking Channel - Channel Manager - OpenTravel - Online Travel Agency - Availability - Rates - Reservations image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg humanURL: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/siteconnect-api properties: - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/siteconnect-api type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/guides/quick-start type: Quickstart - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/guides/api-overview type: APIReference - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/guides/integration-requirements type: IntegrationRequirements - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/guides/testing-and-certification type: Certification - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/guides/error-handling type: ErrorHandling - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/reference/rooms-and-rates type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/reference/availability-and-restrictions type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/reference/rates type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/reference/reservations type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/siteconnect-api/additional-resources/changelog type: ChangeLog description: SiteConnect is SiteMinder's integration API for booking channels such as online travel agencies, wholesalers, global distribution systems, and metasearch partners that contract directly with hotels. The API uses OpenTravel Alliance message schemas (OTA_HotelAvailNotifRQ, OTA_HotelRateAmountNotifRQ, OTA_HotelResNotifRQ) and is organized into four resource areas - Rooms and Rates, Availability and Restrictions, Rates, and Reservations - exchanged through both pull and push patterns over global endpoints. SiteConnect partners must complete SiteMinder's testing and certification program before gaining production access and become eligible for distribution to properties via individually-negotiated channel contracts. - aid: siteminder:channels-plus-api name: SiteMinder Channels Plus API tags: - Booking Channel - REST - JSON - Multi-Property - Reservations - Net Rates - Model Context Protocol image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg humanURL: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/channels-plus-api properties: - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/channels-plus-api type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/guides/quick-start type: Quickstart - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/guides/api-overview type: APIReference - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/guides/integration-requirements type: IntegrationRequirements - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/guides/testing-and-certification type: Certification - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/mcp-server/overview type: MCPServer - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/properties type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/property type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/lock-reservation type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/confirm-reservation type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/modify-reservation type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/cancel-reservation type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/reservations-list type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/reference/reservation-detail type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/additional-resources/commercial/partner-portal type: PartnerPortal - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/additional-resources/commercial/net-rates-program type: Pricing - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/channels-plus-api/additional-resources/changelog type: ChangeLog description: Channels Plus is SiteMinder's REST and JSON booking channel API that lets partners connect to many SiteMinder properties through a single integration without negotiating individual hotel contracts. It exposes property search, real-time shopping for rates and availability, and a full reservation lifecycle - lock, confirm, modify, cancel, list, and detail - alongside a companion Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI agents access to the same shopping and booking surface. Partner onboarding is automated through a dedicated portal where channels manage deals, invoicing, cancellations, and the Net Rates Program for wholesale-style distribution. - aid: siteminder:smx-api name: SiteMinder SMX API tags: - Metasearch - Hotel Application - Availability - Rates - Reservations - OpenTravel image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg humanURL: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/smx-api properties: - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/smx-api type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/quick-start type: Quickstart - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/api-overview type: APIReference - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/integration-requirements type: IntegrationRequirements - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/testing-and-certification type: Certification - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/error-handling type: ErrorHandling - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/reservations type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/availability-and-rates/publishers type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/availability-and-rates/hotels type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/availability-and-rates/roomtypes type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/availability-and-rates/rateplans type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/availability-and-rates/availability type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/reference/availability-and-rates/rates type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/additional-resources/activation-and-deactivation type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/additional-resources/changelog type: ChangeLog description: SMX is SiteMinder's API for metasearch publishers and hotel application providers that need a single standardized connection to the SiteMinder platform and its network of connected property management systems. It provides publisher, hotel, room type, rate plan, availability, and rates resources for real-time shopping, plus reservations endpoints for receiving and reconciling bookings, modifications, cancellations, and guest status updates. SMX activation and deactivation is managed by SiteMinder, and certified partners are listed in the Hotel App Store for customer discovery. - aid: siteminder:direct-booking-api name: SiteMinder Direct Booking API tags: - Direct Booking - REST - JSON - Multi-Property - Property Data - Room Rates - Quotes image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg humanURL: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/direct-booking-api properties: - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/direct-booking-api type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/guides/quick-start type: Quickstart - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/guides/api-overview type: APIReference - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/guides/integration-requirements type: IntegrationRequirements - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/reference/properties type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/reference/property type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/reference/room-types type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/reference/room-rates type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/reference/quotes type: Documentation - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/additional-resources/generate-api-key type: Authentication - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/additional-resources/manage-api-key type: Authentication - url: https://developer.siteminder.com/direct-booking-api/additional-resources/changelog type: ChangeLog description: The Direct Booking API is a REST and JSON service that lets hotel groups on SiteMinder's Multi-Property platform power custom direct booking flows on their own websites and mobile apps. It exposes property listings, individual property detail, room types, room rates, and quote generation so developers can build branded availability search, shopping, and pricing experiences that pull live data from SiteMinder. API access is gated by per-tenant API keys generated and managed through the SiteMinder dashboard; the API is not available to groups on the classic SiteMinder Channel Manager. common: - type: Portal url: https://developer.siteminder.com/ - type: GettingStarted url: https://developer.siteminder.com/get-started/get-started - type: SignUp url: https://www.siteminder.com/developer-guide/ - type: Pricing url: https://www.siteminder.com/pricing/ - type: Support url: https://developer.siteminder.com/integration-support/integration-support - type: FAQ url: https://developer.siteminder.com/get-started/resources/faq - type: Glossary url: https://developer.siteminder.com/get-started/resources/glossary - type: Blog url: https://www.siteminder.com/r/ - type: TermsOfService url: https://www.siteminder.com/legal/ - type: PrivacyPolicy url: https://www.siteminder.com/legal/ - type: GitHubOrganization url: https://github.com/SiteMinder - type: LinkedIn url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siteminder - type: Careers url: https://www.siteminder.com/careers/ - type: PartnerPrograms url: https://www.siteminder.com/partner-programs/ - type: Features data: - name: Channel Distribution description: Distribute room inventory, rates, and restrictions across 450+ online distribution channels including OTAs, GDS systems, metasearch, and wholesalers from a single platform. - name: PMS, RMS, and CRS Connectivity description: Two-way synchronization with property management, revenue management, and central reservation systems through the pmsXchange API. - name: Multi-Property Management description: Centralized control of inventory, rates, and bookings across hotel groups via SiteMinder's Multi-Property platform. - name: Direct Booking Engine description: Programmatic access to property data, room types, rates, and quotes for building branded direct booking flows on hotel-owned web and mobile properties. - name: Metasearch Publishing description: SMX API standardizes connectivity between hotel applications and metasearch publishers for real-time availability and rate publication. - name: Net Rates and Wholesale Distribution description: Channels Plus Net Rates Program allows wholesale-style distribution with contracted net pricing between SiteMinder properties and connecting channels. - name: Model Context Protocol Server description: Channels Plus exposes a companion MCP server so AI agents can shop, lock, and confirm reservations against SiteMinder inventory. - name: Hotel App Store description: Curated marketplace where SiteMinder properties discover and connect certified PMS, RMS, CRS, and application partners. - name: Partner Portal description: Self-service portal where Channels Plus partners manage deals, invoicing, cancellation policies, commissions, and API keys. - type: UseCases data: - name: Hotel Channel Distribution description: Property staff push availability, restrictions, and rates to hundreds of booking channels and ingest reservations through a single API integration. - name: PMS Integration description: Property management system vendors connect their software to SiteMinder via pmsXchange to give shared customers two-way distribution and reservation sync. - name: OTA and Wholesaler Connectivity description: Online travel agencies and wholesalers integrate with SiteConnect or Channels Plus to access bookable inventory across thousands of hotels. - name: Direct Booking Site Build description: Hotel groups build custom branded booking websites and mobile apps that pull property, room, and rate data live from SiteMinder via the Direct Booking API. - name: Metasearch Publication description: Metasearch publishers and hotel applications use SMX to publish rates and availability and ingest bookings across SiteMinder's PMS network. - name: AI Agent Booking description: AI agents and assistants shop and book hotel inventory through the Channels Plus MCP server using Model Context Protocol tools. - type: Integrations data: - name: Booking.com description: Online travel agency distribution partner connected through SiteMinder's channel manager. - name: Expedia description: Online travel agency distribution partner including Hotels.com and Vrbo brands. - name: Airbnb description: Vacation rental and alternative accommodation distribution partner. - name: Agoda description: Asia-Pacific online travel agency distribution partner. - name: Google Hotels description: Metasearch and free booking links distribution partner. - name: Trivago description: Metasearch distribution partner for hotel rates and availability. - name: TripAdvisor description: Reviews and metasearch distribution partner. - name: Mews description: Cloud-native property management system integrated through pmsXchange. - name: Cloudbeds description: Hospitality management platform integrated through pmsXchange. - name: Oracle Hospitality description: OPERA and Suite8 property management systems integrated through pmsXchange. - name: Apaleo description: Open API-first property management platform integrated through pmsXchange. - name: Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport description: Global distribution systems integrated through SiteConnect for corporate travel and travel agent distribution. - type: Solutions data: - name: Independent Hotels description: Single-property channel management, booking engine, and revenue tooling for independent operators. - name: Hotel Groups and Chains description: Multi-Property platform with centralized rates, inventory, and reporting plus the Direct Booking API for branded booking flows. - name: Booking Channel Partners description: SiteConnect and Channels Plus for OTAs, wholesalers, GDS, and metasearch providers connecting to SiteMinder's property network. - name: PMS, RMS, and CRS Vendors description: pmsXchange integration program with App Store listing and access to 47,000+ connected properties. - name: Hotel Application Providers description: SMX API for upsell, guest experience, housekeeping, and revenue management applications that need a single integration into the SiteMinder PMS network. maintainers: - FN: Kin Lane email: info@apievangelist.com url: https://kinlane.com