Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Having worked with the company over 16 years, Dong has experience in managing procurement, quality analysis and project development for property hotels in this region. “I I look forward to supporting him as we work together to leverage the power of the BWH Hotels global distribution system, loyalty program, and quality assurance.”

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Sabre is a travel distribution company that utilises the GDS to allow travel agents and corporations to search, book and manage reservations for flights, hotels and car rentals. These agencies serve millions of traveller clients looking for accommodation and travel packages. What does Sabre GDS stand for? What does Sabre GDS do?

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Global Distribution System Revenue Travel Management 52

STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. One of the most powerful tools in their arsenal is a robust Revenue Management Solution (RMS). Look for a solution that is scalable and flexible enough to accommodate the evolving needs of your business.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 108

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

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Amadeus GDS is one of the hospitality industrys leading global distribution systems. High-value guests and corporations will engage companies connected to the GDS to book not only accommodation but sometimes entire travel packages. The channel manager has been invaluable as we expanded from three to 11 channels.

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STAAH

AUGUST 6, 2024

The answer lies in the use by over 600,000 Travel Agents of one of the 4 Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan. What is Global Distribution Systems (GDS)? What is Global Distribution Systems (GDS)? How Does GDS Work? How Does GDS Work?

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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”. He also added that SiteMinder’s features allowed for improved yield management , which resulted in an increase of average daily rate (ADR) for the property.

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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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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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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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Global Distribution System Travel Management Accommodation 98

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. Many channel managers, like STAAH MAX , are cloud-based and integrate with a property management system for easy booking.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

We recently spoke to Alexandra Rolton , Strategic Sales & Key Account Manager , about the group’s operations and how it has been utilising SiteMinder’s platform to optimise operations and revenue strategies. “We We provide versatile accommodations which allow us to work with both long and short term guests,” she said.

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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. The channel manager has been invaluable as we expanded from three to 11 channels. What is Galileo GDS? Galileo is best known as an airline GDS.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The strategic adoption of channel management technology has become essential for hotels to remain visible to modern travelers. Let’s explore the various types of online distribution that every hospitality industry should embrace to maintain their prominence in the eyes of potential guests.

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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

At a glance: What is Hotel Inventory Management? Managing your hotel’s inventory efficiently can significantly impact your bottom line, guest satisfaction and overall operational effectiveness. Firstly, What is Hotel Inventory Management? These are managed as inventory and must be scheduled and priced accordingly.

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Management Overbooking Revenue Hotels 87

SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

It’s hard to imagine revenue management before the advent of hotel software and systems. Thanks to these solutions, today’s revenue manager can produce forecasts, distribute inventory and adjust rates with speed – a stark contrast to the manual and long drawn-out processes that defined the practice in the past.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

OTAs, wholesalers and destination management companies reasserted their dominance across SiteMinder’s Top 12 booking channel lists in most markets as international travel returned, with Booking.com remaining the most popular. Bookings via global distribution systems (GDSs) rose as business travel continued to resume with force in 2022.

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Travel Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Cancellation 102

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We spoke with Michela to find out about the benefits Ariv Apartments has experienced from simplified channel management to improved revenue strategies, all while achieving a 20-25% increase in bookings. SiteMinders channel manager was a game-changer for Michela and her team.

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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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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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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By removing these fees, Saudi Arabia is reducing operational costs for hospitality providers, thereby making luxury accommodations more accessible and affordable for travelers. These collaborations ensure efficient distribution of rates and inventory across online travel agencies, global distribution systems, and digital platforms.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By removing these fees, Saudi Arabia is reducing operational costs for hospitality providers, thereby making luxury accommodations more accessible and affordable for travelers. These collaborations ensure efficient distribution of rates and inventory across online travel agencies, global distribution systems, and digital platforms.

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Tourism Global Distribution System Resorts Marketing Strategy 52

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time. If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings.

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Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 98

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 company is powered by Pegasus and has been established for more than 35 years. .

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Why is hotel channel manager comparison important? A hotel channel manager comparison is crucial to ensure that you are investing in the best piece of software for your business. One of the most important pieces of technology for your hotel is a channel manager so it’s vital you get the best value for money.

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

For growing hospitality businesses, a channel manager is a fundamental part of successful revenue management and distribution strategy. In this guide for hospitality professionals, you’ll learn all about Channel Managers, from how they work to what makes great software for your business specifically.

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Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

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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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

What are hotel distribution channels? Hotel distribution channels are the places that accommodation providers can sell rooms to guests. A wiser strategy is to choose a selection of distribution channels that will maximise your hotel’s visibility, reach, and revenue.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These measures may slow down the influx of guests from China to your location but 2023 still promises to herald their return, especially since China’s aircraft were still operating domestically throughout the pandemic and are hampered only by the required ramping up of staff to manage international flights.

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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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Global Distribution System Hospitality OTA Accommodation 52

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. The simple SiteMinder GDS user experience reduces the risk of overbooking and simplifies reservation management for hotels. What is Apollo? Who owns Apollo GDS?

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Global Distribution System Upsell Hotels Travel 52

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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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

What is hotel management? Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities.

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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. SiteMinder allows us to connect to various distribution channels and makes the connection easy.

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Global Distribution System Revenue Accommodation Revenue Management 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

They can also be known as distribution channels and are crucial for ensuring your hotel maintains a healthy occupancy rate and revenue stream. Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more.

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Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 59

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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Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2024

We spoke to Ulfa Oktafiani , E-Commerce & Revenue Manager , about how the property keeps operations running smoothly when there is so much to manage. We exclusively use SiteMinder’s channel manager as we think there’s no better solution to fulfil our distribution needs,” Ryan explained.

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