SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

The name is actually one long acronym: Sabre stands for “Semi-Automated Business Research Environment”, and GDS stands for Global Distribution System . These agencies serve millions of traveller clients looking for accommodation and travel packages. What does Sabre GDS do?

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Hotel Business

APRIL 17, 2024

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to the Independent Accommodation Insights Report from HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts. in the past year and up 4.2% vs. a decade ago (2014).

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Amadeus GDS is one of the hospitality industrys leading global distribution systems. The GDS is particularly useful for connecting with corporate travel programs and winning business transient bookings. What is Amadeus GDS? What is Amadeus GDS used for? Lets take a look at the full range of benefits in the next section.

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Amadeus Hospitality

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Direct websites, Brand.com, online travel agencies, metasearch, global distribution systems (GDSs) – these all have their place and play an important role in reaching travelers where they shop and book. However, managing all these channels can be confusing for the average hotelier.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cloudbeds has formed a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation to deliver a deeper integration between Cloudbeds PMS and Sabres SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a seamless solution for managing distribution, reservations and property operations.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

What is a hotel business plan? A hotel business plan is a comprehensive document that outlines your hotel’s goals, strategies, and financial projections. It’s a vital tool for any hotel owner or operator, whether you’re starting a new hotel, expanding an existing business, or improving your current operations.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

We provide versatile accommodations which allow us to work with both long and short term guests,” she said. Learn more Smart solutions make difficult work easy Brady Hotels has been particularly impressed by a few of SiteMinder’s most powerful features; the Channel Manager , Insights , and Global Distribution System (GDS).

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Globally, a hotel’s website was more important as a source of revenue in 2022 than it was in 2019, despite hotel websites moving down SiteMinder’s Top 12 lists in 42% of countries year-on-year. Bookings via global distribution systems (GDSs) rose as business travel continued to resume with force in 2022.

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STAAH

JANUARY 17, 2023

With more than 600,000 travel agents worldwide still accessing the global distribution systems, its relevancy has not diminished post-pandemic. One of the oldest distribution platforms, a GDS is a middleman that connects your hotel to travel agents looking for the right accommodation for their clients.

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STAAH

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the majority of travelers turning to online platforms to research, compare, and book accommodations, a robust online distribution strategy becomes indispensable. A Global Distribution System is a platform that connects you to high-value business guests and must form part of your channel mix.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. Look for a solution that is scalable and flexible enough to accommodate the evolving needs of your business. Hoteliers need to employ smart strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Having a user-friendly website that showcases the accommodations, amenities, and perks can create a compelling narrative. STAAH’s SwiftBook Booking Engine is an example of a customizable solution that aligns with your brand and even accommodates special promotions or deals.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 30, 2023

The accommodation, with more than 17 years in operation, is one of the most sought-after places worldwide, and has held the title of “World’s First Seven Star Boutique Hotel”. Just like all the very best hotels around the world, The Hanging Gardens of Bali is intent on prioritising guest experience.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 22, 2025

higher than the prior year and more than 60% above the value-per-booking via OTAs (US$320); more than 35% above global distribution systems (US$380); and more than 15% above wholesalers, DMCs and tour operators combined (US$446). This figure was 8.5%

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2025

Galileo is a travel distribution platform that utilises a global distribution system (GDS) to allow travel agents to book hotels, flights and other travel services. What is Galileo GDS? Galileo GDS is owned and operated by Travelport, one of the three major players in the GDS space (along with Amadeus and Sabre).

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The modern, community-oriented, Ariv Apartments in Zug, Cham, offer an option for expats and business travellers looking for flexible stays ranging from one night to three months. It is an integral part of our business strategy. Wed like to thank Michela for sharing Arivs journey with us.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 29, 2023

In addition to driving demand with business intelligence, Quest also recently renewed its Travel Seller Media campaign with Amadeus for 2023, to run ads and increase bookings through the GDS channel. These contemporary spaces are carefully designed to meet the needs of Quest’s core market: the modern business traveller.

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Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

The ways in which businesses get their products and services to customers continue to rapidly evolve. An effective distribution strategy is critical for any business looking to get its products or services to customers efficiently. Efficient routes and channels allow businesses to get products to market faster.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 31, 2024

A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a computerized network used by travel agents, online travel agencies, and corporate travel managers to book travel services like hotel rooms, airline tickets, car rentals, and more. Why is a Global Distribution System Important in the Hotel Industry?

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

What is a hotel business? A hotel business is simply an establishment that offers guests a place to stay. No matter which definition you use, the ultimate goal of all hotel businesses is the same: to attract more guests, fill more rooms, and maximise the value of every booking. Here’s a basic list to get you started.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Worldwide: Hotel management system RoomRaccoon has integrated with Cendyn’s Pegasus Central Reservation System (CRS) to enable hotels distribute rates, availability and inventory on global distribution systems. The business has over 400 integrations. .

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Originally published to Amadeus Insights Building on its longstanding partnership, the newly expanded agreement will support Trip.com Group’s global growth strategies for its OTA and Trip.Biz TMC (Travel Management Company) in two key opportunities.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article will take you through the state of play, the opportunity for your business, and the actions you need to take to capitalise on the return of the world’s largest tourism segment. Of the 10 markets surveyed, Chinese travellers are the most heavily concentrated in these two accommodation types.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

What are hotel distribution channels? Hotel distribution channels are the places that accommodation providers can sell rooms to guests. These systems offer up-to-date pricing and availability information to travel agencies around the world.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Apollo is a global distribution system (GDS) vendor which allows travel agents to access and book inventory from hotels, airlines, car hires, and more. Apollo is currently owned by Travelport, the worlds third-largest global distribution system vendor (after Amadeus and Sabre). What is Apollo?

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 13, 2024

Urban Rest is a serviced apartment provider that is “redefining traditional accommodation with a progressive and next-generation approach.” Established in Sydney, Australia, Urban Rest’s journey began in 2017 when the founders became frustrated by a lack of accommodation options for business travel and relocation.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 13, 2024

Often travellers will use apps via their mobile devices to research, book, and pay for hotel accommodation. Hotel booking apps are now a dominant source of bookings for accommodation providers, with travellers booking their trips online more often than not. Table of contents Why should you be aware of the best hotel booking apps?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Offering tailored accommodation and personalised service designed to meet the unique needs of various visitors, each residence provides a seamless, personalised living experience, ensuring comfort and convenience. GDS connects to the industry’s biggest and best global distribution systems, to capture high-value reservations.

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Throughout it all, we’ve kept pace with the evolutions of an industry where hotel occupancies outperformed 2022 , group business in the top 25 U.S. Part of our evolution has stemmed from actions taken in response to our 2023 “Voice of Customer” Business Domain survey results. markets has already recovered by 99.1%

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Globally, a hotel’s website was more important as a source of revenue in 2022 than it was in 2019, despite hotel websites moving down SiteMinder’s Top 12 lists in 42% of countries year-on-year. Bookings via global distribution systems (GDSs) rose as business travel continued to resume with force in 2022.

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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2024

A successful strategy backed by technology Infinity8 Bali has entrusted its daily operations to a number of features on SiteMinder’s leading hotel platform , such as the channel manager , Insights, PMS integration, and Global Distribution System (GDS). It can show which source markets have high demand,” she explained. “It

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SiteMinder

JULY 15, 2024

A successful strategy backed by technology Infinity8 Bali has entrusted its daily operations to a number of features on SiteMinder’s leading hotel platform , such as the channel manager, Insights, PMS integration, and Global Distribution System (GDS). “With that useful information, we can easily develop a pricing strategy.”

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into what a hotel reservation system entails and highlight its pivotal role in modern hotel businesses' success. It enhances guest satisfaction, optimizes operational efficiency, and drives revenue growth for your hotel business. 

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Similarly, Amadeus’ Agency360 data demonstrates that hotel room nights booked on global distribution systems (GDSs) for corporate travel have also increased during 2022 and are rapidly closing in on pre-pandemic rates. Read the full article on Travolution.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

High-quality, reliable data is critical for producing optimal outputs,” says Aita, who is also the Vice President of Business Development at HyperGuest. “If If current systems are getting data that’s subpar or insufficient, they won’t be able to generate optimal results.”

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our Mastering the GDS: A Guide to Effectively Engaging Travel Sellers Report emphasized the growing importance of the global distribution system (GDS) as a key channel for hotels and destinations seeking to expand their reach. This shift toward smarter, more impactful distribution strategies is driven by technology.

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