# Chains

Use this endpoint to retrieve a list of accommodation chains and their associated brands.<br/><br/> A chain-branded accommodation is part of a larger corporate group and operates under a recognised brand. The returned information can be used to filter search results by chain or brand across other endpoints. <br/> - To obtain the full list of chains, call this endpoint with an empty request body. <br/> - The `id` values returned are the codes used as input and output in other API requests, ensuring consistency across your integration. <br/> **Example of chain** - "Radisson Hotel Group" with brands such as "Radisson Blu" or "Park Inn by Radisson."

Endpoint: POST /accommodations/chains
Version: 3.1
Security: BearerAuth

## Header parameters:

  - `X-Affiliate-Id` (integer, required)
    Include here your Affiliate identifier number

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `request_id` (string)
    Uniquely identifies the request. Please provide this identifier when contacting support.

  - `data` (array)

  - `data.id` (integer)
    A signed integer number that uniquely identifies an accommodation chain. Examples of chains are: Radisson Hotel Group, Hilton Worldwide etc. The full list can be obtained by calling /accommodations/chains.

  - `data.brands` (array)
    List of all the brands associated with this accommodation chain.

  - `data.brands.id` (integer)
    A signed integer number that uniquely identifies an accommodation brand. Examples of brands are: Radisson Blu, WestCord Hotels, Westin etc. The full list can be obtained by calling /accommodations/chains.

  - `data.brands.name` (string)
    Name of the accommodation brand.

  - `data.name` (string)
    Name of the accommodation chain.