Overview

The purpose of this workgroup is to describe an architecture (applications architecture, data architecture, and integration architecture) that supports the HTNG vision, and would provide guidance and direction to software vendors and hospitality companies alike in choosing and designing applications that support the vision. Key features of the HTNG vision include application integration, interoperability, stability, flexibility, scalability, and adaptability. The goal is for one or more members of this workgroup to successfully incorporate its recommendations into their existing product(s) over the next 18 months.

Current Status

This workgroup is currently active.

Click here to view the latest informational flysheet of the workgroup that was distributed at HITEC 2008 (PDF).

Applications for Participation

This workgroup accepts new members on a regular basis

Interested parties should read the information on applying for HTNG workgroups and teams here. The workgroup as a whole meets only 3-4 times per year so it is recommended that new participants do not wait for the next meeting to become involved in a team. 

Scope

The functional scope could include the following areas, with the actual scope to be determined based on the final selection and interests of participating companies:

• Reservations (rooms/condos/cabins, tickets, activities, etc.)

• Distribution (GDS, intermediaries, internet, etc.)

• Property management (front desk, maintenance, housekeeping, etc.)

• Activities management (golf, dining, excursions, etc.)

• Group sales, catering, and event management

• Inventory management (single image of inventory)

• Guest recognition (single image of the guest)

• Reporting, planning, and analytics

Participants

Organization

The workgroup has formed two teams: 

• The Governance Council, which is working on providing a clear and minimal set of processes and procedures for the creation and establishment of HTNG standards.

• The Reference Architecture team, which is working on creating reference architectures for the hospitality industry including business, application, and data architectures.