Transforming the current Content API into new modular APIs

You shared feedback that the existing Content API is large, complex and takes a long time to integrate with. There have been challenges with sending large payloads to make small changes.

This has led to issues with debugging, and occasionally information removed in error. With the current API design, we can’t reach parity with the extranet.You also currently have to implement the entire Content API, even if you only support certain information within it, such as taxes or facilities.

To address your concerns, we’ve decided to split it into five standalone, self-certified RESTful APIs. This will also make it easier for those of you not using the current Content API to adopt and list your properties on Tripeden.com.

Get to know a little more about our new APIs and find out how you can gain access to them throughout 2024.

• Contacts API
• Property API (launched in phases)
  • Property Details endpoint
  • Property Settings endpoint
  • Property status endpoint
• Facilities API
• Charges API
• Room API

Contacts API

Create, update, and delete property contact details.

Status: Live

• API documentation
• Swagger link

Log in and go to Resources > “Download” to access the scope and field list

Property Details endpoint (part of the Property API)

Create and update basic property information to get a property ID.

Status: Live (extended open beta)

• API documentation
• Swagger link

Log in and go to Resources > “Download” to access the scope and field list

Property Settings endpoint (part of the Property API)

Manage the type of guests who can book your accommodation and finance and tax settings.

Status: In closed beta, live at the end of June 2024

• API documentation
• Swagger link

Property Status endpoint (part of the Property API)

Open and close a property.

Status: Live in Q3 2024

Facilities API

Create and manage property facilities and room facilities.

Status: In closed beta, live at the end of June 2024

• API documentation
• Swagger link

Charges API

Set and manage taxes and fees for properties and rooms (that are part of the reservation).

Status: Live in Q4 2024

Room API

Create and manage rooms, room configurations, and sub-rooms.

Status: Live in Q4 2024

Bundle 1: All new APIs



If you want to create and open a property on Tripeden.com, you need all of the new modules (in addition to already modularised APIs such as the Photo API, Licences API and Contracting)

Bundle 2: Content management bundle



If you want to optimise property content, you only need specific modules, including the Facilities API, Property Settings endpoint and Photo API (already an existing API)

Option 1: Implement altogether

Implement all required APIs together once the last module is launched (refer to the roadmap in the API table above).

If you want to migrate to the new APIs at the same time instead of doing them one by one, our roadmap allows you to plan in such a way that you can implement all the APIs when they are ready before the end of 2024. 

We have been told by beta providers that this migration approach is easier than having to manage properties via the new APIs and the existing Content API at the same time.

Option 2: Implement modules individually when they are live

If you don’t currently use the Content API, you can implement them one by one and gradually develop as we release the modules.

If you already have the Content API, you should consider implementing the APIs or endpoints one by one if you frequently update specific types of information.

Contacts API

Your properties frequently update contact information. 

Considerations: Low latency (0.5 sec), no UI changes needed, fast implementation times.

Property Details endpoint

Your properties frequently update property name, latitude/longitude, check-in, check out times, star rating languages spoken. 

Considerations: Low latency, no UI changes needed, fast implementation times.

Property Settings endpoint

Your properties want to change the type of guests they want to attract by updating house rules, fine print/standard phrases, child and pet policies.   Opt into request to book or Booking’s damage program or update invoice/finance settings

Facilities API

Your properties frequently update facilities. This offers extranet parity and allows you to add details about the facilities. There is no longer an overlay so facilities would not be removed in error.