Resort Data Processing, Inc.

Providing Quality Hospitality Software for Vacation Rentals,
Condo-Hotels, Resorts, Timeshare, Campgrounds & more since 1981.

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Interfaces to Third Party Devices

RDP interfaces with a wide variety of third party devices.  However, this does not guarantee an interface to your property's particular model.  Please contact RDP Sales to determine compatibility between your property's peripheral systems and RDP.  In addition, these peripheral interfaces often require a dedicated interface bridge computer.

Interface Description
Internet Reservation Module (IRM) RDP Internet Reservation Module enables your property to reach online guests and travel agents.  For example, potential guests can find your Internet home page from home or work, search for an available room, and make a reservation. 
IRM.Net Demonstrations Other IRM.Net Information
In-Room & Wireless Internet Billing Interface Resort Data Processing has partnered with Nomadix to help RDP customers install high-speed internet access with optional billing to the guest folio.  Nomadix is the leading supplier of solutions for wired in-room Internet and wireless "hot spots" with solutions for properties ranging from 20 to 2000 rooms.

High speed Internet access has gone from a "nice benefit" to a "requirement" for most business guests.  The question is not “if” a property should deploy high speed Internet Access, but how to do it in a cost effective and profitable manner.  Nomadix resellers can provide a turnkey solution to get your property up and running.  The RDP-Nomadix interface can then post charges to the guest folio.  

Features include:

  • Guest in-room Internet with wired or wireless connection
  • Guests and others can connect to the Internet via wireless from anywhere in the property
  • Non-guests can be charged using a credit card or national wireless account
  • RDP-Nomadix Interface posts Internet access charges to the folio
  • Guests can review their folio on a television screen
  • Nomadix resellers provide turnkey solutions
  • Summary of Nomadix-RDP Internet billing Interface
See In-Room and Wireless Internet Billing Interface
Call Accounting Automatically posts phone charges to the guest folio with no operator required. Logs every transaction to the general ledger.

See Call Accounting Interface
Phone Actuator Interface your phone switch to turn phones on at check-in and off at checkout as well as turn on/off phones for room moves.  Depending on the switch model, RDP can control wake up calls and turn on/off message lights.

See Phone Actuator Interface
Voicemail Turn voicemail on at check-in and off at checkout.  Depending on your system, the interface can also send the guest name to the voicemail system and transfer voice messages after a room move.

See Voicemail Interface
Housekeeping Telephone Change housekeeping status from the guest room.  After cleaning a room, the housekeeper uses a telephone code (For Example: *4) to mark the room clean.
Point of Sale
(POS)		 RDP has interfaced to a wide variety of point-of-sale systems with the following features:

  • Automatically post charges to the guest folio from a restaurant, bar, spa, golf course, gift shop, etc.
  • Provide an “inquire first” capability when your POS system supports this feature.  For example, a clerk in the restaurant can first inquire to see who is in Room 102, prior to posting a charge.
  • Optional pre-check-in posting is available for all POS interfaces using the "Micros" standard.  For example, a guest may arrive at the property at noon, but the room is not ready until 4:00pm.  The guest can put a credit card on file and start charging items immediately using their reservation number as verification.
  • Optional post-check-out posting is available for all POS interfaces using the "Micros" standard.  For example, a guest may checkout at noon but still use the facilities for the rest of the day and charge items, which are then paid for by the credit card on file.

See Point of Sale Interface Supported Vendor List
In-Room Movie with Video Checkout Posts charges from various in-room movie systems to the guest folio.  With the Enhanced Movie Interface installed, guests can view folio transactions on their television and check-out of the RDP system.  Guests with a valid credit card on file can process their own check-outs through the movie system without visiting the front desk.  Once the guest is checked out through the Enhanced Movie Interface, RDP's availability is immediately updated and the room is marked "dirty and vacant" for the housekeeping department.

See In-Room Movie Interface
Room Key
Interfaces

VingCard
 Vision 3000



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Kaba Ilco		 RDP currently interfaces with VingCard and Kaba Ilco lock systems.  Contact Resort Data Processing's Sales Department to discuss which system will work best for your property. 

RDP's Interface to VingCard Vision 3000 system

  • Available for VingCard Vision 3000  (Version 4.10)
  • The key card is automatically generated when checked into RDP
  • Multiple cards can be created
  • Room key cards can be generated on room move
  • One key card encoder for each front desk workstation or shared by multiple workstations
  • VingCard can be used with Micros POS systems to charge to the room
  • Improves guest satisfaction with faster check-in
  • Reduce errors by eliminating manual entry into key card system


RDP's Interface to Kaba Ilco Key Systems

  • Works with lock models: 700, 710, 740 760, 770, 790
  • Works with FDU and Atlas protocols

Credit Card 


Protobase

Interface to your credit card processor using scanners and a modem.  This allows every workstation to scan credit cards and receive authorizations automatically without entering any information on the credit card terminal.  Credit card scanners, printers, and other devices must be purchased separately.  High speed access via the Internet is available for faster authorizations.

Use the following links for details on RDP's credit card interface.
Protobase Information

RDP and SaleSynergy have a business partnership designed to dramatically reduce credit card processing expenses.  RDP has leveraged the significant buying power of its client base to negotiate the most competitive rates in the industry with a nationally recognized leader in transaction processing.  For more information contact Camille Fowler by telephone at (970) 926-2660 or e-mail her at camille.fowler@salesynergy.net
Global Distribution System (GDS)
and Other 2-Way Reservation Interfaces		 Today, guests can make room reservations via the GDS by either calling a travel agent or using a GDS Travel Website.  GDS Travel Websites are designed to be used directly by guests.  These websites are interfaced directly to the GDS allowing rates and availability to be displayed to the guest in the same manner as travel agents.  RDP has a wide variety of interfaces to GDS and other reservation systems.

Please see Interface to the Global Distribution System (GDS).
Environmental Interface the RDP system to various environmental control systems to turn on / off the heat, lights, and other devices upon check-in/checkout.

See Environmental Interface
Central Reservations Many companies using RDP have more than one property.  RDP offers a Central Reservation option to allow reservations to be made from one location to all properties. 

Features include:

  • Reservations database stored at the central reservations office or the property
  •  Central reservations and onsite management
  • "Mix and Match" RDP system types
  • True "Last Room Availability"
  • 24-Hour Internet connection

See Central Reservations Overview
Accounting General Ledger Upload The RDP System includes a fully integrated general ledger that captures all financial activity from all RDP modules.  The RDP general ledger acts as a "Sub Ledger" to your primary back office accounting system, just as your payroll system is a sub-ledger.  During system installation, general ledger account numbers can be assigned for the chart of accounts.  The system automatically makes all entries to these customized account numbers using standard double-entry accounting principles.  At the end of each day, a balanced general ledger entry can be automatically transferred from the RDP sub-ledger to your primary back office General Ledger System.  Automatic transfer is supported with the following back-office systems.
RDP Forms Printing RDP provides folios, registration cards, confirmations, letterhead, checks, statements, envelopes, and custom laser forms at competitive prices.  For more information, please call (800) 737-7277.  From outside the continental United States, please call collect (713) 789-1633.

See View sample RDP forms.

Hotel / Resort Software Overview

Resort Data Processing (RDP) software has been installed since 1981at over 1000 locations worldwide (see customer list).  Please use the links below to learn more about RDP software for Hotels and Resorts. If you are renting homes or condominiums on a short term basis, please start with Vacation Rental Overview.  Timeshare properties should begin with our Timeshare Resort Overview.  Our Campground management system is also available.  Our systems are fully integrated, so all features in our hotel system are available for vacation rentals and timeshare resorts and vice versa.

Please contact RDP Sales for pricing information or to schedule an onsite demonstration.

Core RDP Modules Core RDP Modules Interfaces

 

Vacation Rental and Condo-Hotel Features & Links
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Hotel and Resort Overview
Vacation Rentals and Condo-Hotel Overview
Timeshare / Interval Ownership Overview
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