# Certification - Demand

For demand partners onboarded on **Smart Distribution (SD)** through **TravelGateX (TGX)**, the following checklist outlines the steps required to certify the connection:

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#### **1️⃣ Connection Initiation (Test Mode)**

* Begin the connection in **Test Mode** to verify system integrity.
* Conduct **2-3 test reservations** to ensure proper functionality.
* In Test Mode, only a limited number of properties will be live for testing.
* The Implementation Team will specify the exact number of properties (X).

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#### **2️⃣ Test Reservation Criteria**

* Perform test bookings on **two properties** using the criteria below:
  * **Occupancy:** 2 Adults, 1 Child (age 5)
  * **Check-in/Check-out Dates:** 27th May 2025 – 30th May 2025 (*Dates to be updated by the implementation team*)
  * **Property IDs:**
    1. **TP500105** – Top Hotel ODELYA, Basel, Switzerland
    2. **TP500266** – TOP StayInn, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
    3. *(If unavailable, use)* **TP046437** – TOP Hotel An der Oper, Munich, Germany (*for 2 Adults only*)
* **Important:** Bookings should be made on **refundable rate plans**. If availability is an issue, adjust the check-in/out dates and occupancy settings.

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#### **3️⃣ Data Sharing Requirements**

For each test booking, please provide the following to the **Implementation Team**:

1. Logs of **Search, Quote, Book, and Cancel** processes
2. **Currency** in which the prices are received
3. **Cancellation policy** details
4. **Price Key** – to verify **Gross Price** and **Net Price**
5. **VCC Amount** to be generated
6. **VCC Currency** in which it will be loaded

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#### **4️⃣ Certification Process**

* The **Implementation Team** will analyze the test results.
* Upon successful validation, the connection will be officially **certified**.


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