Where TripLynq searches
Every provider below is a labeled demo provider with made-up inventory, until real partner access is approved. They behave like real connections (live price checks, holds, safe retries) so the whole workflow can be proven.
| Provider | Covers | Search | Referral | Book here | Auto-book | Hold | Cancel | To go live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiteAPI hotelsAbout 3 million hotels worldwide with live prices. | Stays | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | Connected with your LiteAPI key (Command Center → Connections & keys). |
| Travelpayouts flight dealsRecent real fares from many airlines and agencies; booked on the seller's site. | Flights | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | Connected with your Travelpayouts token (Command Center → Connections & keys). |
| Duffel (live airline prices)Live prices from 300+ airlines, checked the moment you search. | Flights | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | Connected with your Duffel access token (Command Center → Connections & keys). |
| DemoStay Direct (hotels & resorts)Hotels, motels, resorts, all-inclusive, serviced apartments (demo inventory). | Stays | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Hotel chains / channel managers (e.g. SiteMinder, direct chain APIs) |
| DemoRentals (vacation homes)Vacation rentals, cabins, timeshare rentals, apartments (demo inventory). | Stays | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vrbo / Expedia Group Rapid API, Booking.com Demand API |
| DemoBnB Network (referral only)B&Bs, hostels, guest houses, some rentals. Booking happens on the provider's site. | Stays | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | Airbnb (no public booking API — partner program only) |
| DemoOutdoors (camping & glamping)Campgrounds, RV sites, glamping, rustic cabins (demo inventory). | Stays | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Recreation.gov RIDB (search only), Hipcamp / private campground systems |
| DemoAir Direct (airline NDC)Demo airlines, published fares, 24-hour holds. | Flights | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Duffel or airline NDC (paid per booking), Amadeus Self-Service (test env free) |
| DemoFares (online travel agency)Extra combinations incl. separate-ticket connections. Booking on the agency's site. | Flights | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | KAYAK / Skyscanner / Expedia affiliate programs |
| DemoDrive RentalsAirport and town rental counters (demo). | Cars | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Car supplier APIs or a car aggregator (e.g. CarTrawler, partner programs) |
| Value Demo Car HireAirport and town rental counters (demo). | Cars | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Car supplier APIs or a car aggregator (e.g. CarTrawler, partner programs) |
| Coastline Rail (demo)Coastline Rail (demo) | Trains | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Amtrak (no public booking API; partner program), regional rail operators |
| Demo Coach Lines (referral)Coast Express Bus (demo), Gulf Coast Shuttle Bus (demo), Outer Banks Coach (demo) | Buses | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | FlixBus / Greyhound affiliate programs |
| Demo Island FerriesHatteras Inlet Ferry (demo) | Ferries | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | State ferry systems / ferry operator reservation APIs |
| DemoRide TransfersShared shuttles and private cars from any demo airport to any address. | Airport transfers | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Transfer marketplaces (e.g. Mozio, Welcome Pickups partner APIs) |
Not connected yet
- Booking.com (Stays) — Needs Booking.com Demand API partner approval
- Expedia Group (incl. Vrbo, Hotels.com) (Stays, Flights, Cars) — Needs Expedia Rapid API partner approval
- Airbnb (Stays) — Not in TripLynq results — use “Search on Airbnb” to open Airbnb with your trip filled in. Live listings need Airbnb’s approval.
- Amtrak (Trains) — Needs an Amtrak partner agreement
- Rental car companies (Cars) — Needs supplier or aggregator agreements
