Setting up a distribution channel

The effort for setting up a distribution channel depends to a great extend of concern specific configuration and the business scenario which requires a new distribution channel. The main elements to consider are reflected in the (not exhaustive) decision flowchart below:

• New Parent distributionchannel required yes/no
• Payment term configuration
• Cancellation term configuration
• DC billing
• DC rate type
• Sales prices
• Commission configuration
• Accommodation representation (which accommodationtypes / resorts can be booked by the new DC)
• Internet price cache