2. System Overview

2.1 Requirement Analysis

The requirement analysis phase is crucial, as it addresses potential issues of ambiguity, incompleteness, and inconsistency. By applying rigorous inspection techniques, these issues can be resolved early in the process, which is significantly more cost-effective than addressing them during later stages of development. The primary objective of this phase is to clarify the specific requirements needed to develop an efficient hotel reservation system.

2.2 Functional Analysis

In the functional analysis phase, the focus is on defining the key inputs and expected outputs of the hotel booking process:

Input: Gathering comprehensive traveler information, which is necessary for making a booking.

Output: Successfully booking a hotel for the specified date, ensuring that all traveler preferences and requirements are met

2.3 Process

The booking process is structured into several clear steps, each designed to guide the user through the hotel reservation system efficiently:

1. 1. Enter traveler details into the Search Engine to initiate the hotel search.
2. 2. Conduct a Hotel Availability Search to find available hotels matching the search criteria.
3. 3. Request detailed information about the selected hotels, including room availability and pricing.
4. 4. Retrieve hotel rules and rate descriptions to ensure transparency in booking.
5. 5. Complete the Pre Booking Page with passenger details to prepare for booking.
6. 6. Proceed with the Hotel Booking process, storing an itinerary that includes all relevant hotel and pricing details.
7. 7. Finalize the booking based on the information obtained from the Hotel Details and Hotel Rule Responses.

2.4 Flow of the system

The system follows a structured flow to ensure a seamless hotel booking experience:

1. 1. Search Engine: Initiate the search process.
2. 2. Search Results: Display available hotels based on the search criteria.
3. 3. Hotel Details, Room Options: Provide detailed information about available rooms and rates.
4. 4. Hotel Rules: Outline the rules, inclusions, and amenities for selected rooms.
5. 5. Passenger Details: Collect and verify traveler information.
6. 6. Hotel Booking: Store the selected itinerary and confirm the booking.
7. 7. Confirm & Voucher: Issue a booking confirmation and voucher.

MODULE 1: SEARCH ENGINE

This module is essential for initiating the hotel search process. Users can specify their destination, check-in and check-out dates, and the number of travelers, including adults and children. The search engine then retrieves a list of available hotels matching these criteria.

Field Name	Input Element	Required
Going to (City)	Drop down	Yes
Check In	Drop Down	Yes
Check Out	Drop Down	Yes
No of Room	Drop Down	Yes
Adult	Drop Down	Yes
Children	Drop Down	Yes
Residency	Drop Down	Yes
Nationality	Drop Down	Yes
Search Hotels	Drop Down	Yes

MODULE 2: SEARCH RESULTS

In this module, the system displays the available hotels based on the user's search criteria. The search results include all relevant details about each hotel, such as room availability, pricing, and amenities, allowing users to compare options and make informed decisions.

MODULE 3: HOTEL DETAILS, ROOM OPTIONS

This module provides comprehensive information about the selected hotel, including details about the property, available rooms, and applicable rates. It also includes information on any additional charges, payment methods, and policies associated with the room options.

MODULE 4: HOTEL RULES

The Hotel Rules module outlines the specific rules and policies associated with the selected rooms. This includes cancellation policies, inclusions, amenities, and any additional charges. The module also details the payment methods accepted for each room type, ensuring that users are fully informed before proceeding with a booking.

MODULE 5: PASSENGER DETAILS

Field Name	Input Element	Required
Adults(As per searched)	Text Box	Yes
Childs(As per searched)	Text Box	Yes
Address	Select Date Box	Yes
Email	Text Box	Yes
Alternate Email	Select Date Box	Yes
Mobile Number	Text Box	Yes
City	Text Box	No
State	Text Box	Yes
Country	Text Box	No
Phone Number (Country Code, Area Code, Phone No.)	Text Box	Yes
Zip Code	Text Box	Yes
Terms and Conditions	Check Box	Yes

MODULE 6: HOTEL BOOKING

The Hotel Booking module is responsible for storing the hotel's room itinerary. This process includes collecting and validating pricing information, traveler details, and payment methods. The reservation is created based on the data obtained from the Hotel Details and Hotel Rule responses, ensuring that all booking details are accurate and complete before finalizing the reservation.

MODULE 7: CONFIRM & VOUCHER

This module handles the final step in the booking process, where the reservation is confirmed, and a voucher is issued. The voucher includes the hotel reservation reference number, which serves as proof of booking and can be presented at the hotel upon arrival.

3. System Architecture

4. Cancellation

The Cancel API allows you to cancel an existing booking. If you have a multi-room booking, you can cancel each room separately or cancel the entire booking altogether. Additionally, you can retrieve the cancellation status and the cancellation details from the supplier, ensuring that all cancellation procedures are handled smoothly and efficiently.