Google sends a Hint Request message to your server at 5-minute intervals by
default. This frequency can be adjusted by setting contact us.
The request message is sent using an HTTP POST method with the Content-Type
header set to application/xml and the User-Agent header set to
Google-HotelAdsPrices. Ensure the endpoint status that Google sends back is OK by
contacting your Technical Account Manager (TAM). You should have configured this setting during your
Hotel Prices initial setup.
Hint Request example
Hint Request messages have a root element of
<HintRequest> and a single child element, <LastFetchTime>.
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