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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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

What are hotel distribution channels? Hotel distribution channels are the places that accommodation providers can sell rooms to guests. The internet allows your small hotel to compete with the world’s largest chains, whether on OTAs, through GDSs or via your own website.

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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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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

China’s largest OTA, Trip.com, discovered the most popular destinations so far are Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand. Of the 10 markets surveyed, Chinese travellers are the most heavily concentrated in these two accommodation types. Additionally, 47% plan to book with an OTA and 24% direct with their accommodation.

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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

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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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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Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, a leisure traveler’s distribution channel may go through a wholesaler and a tour operator, or an online travel agency and an affiliate online travel agency. A business traveler’s channel may include a DHISCO switch, a global distribution system, and a corporate self-booking channel.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A hotel distribution strategy involves selecting and managing the different channels through which a hotel sells its rooms to potential guests. A basic strategy might involve listing your property on a few key online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and Booking.com and leaving it at that.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 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. Travellers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

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Xotels

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Whether youre struggling with visibility, grappling with high OTA commissions, or trying to boost direct bookings, this guide will give you actionable advice to refine your strategy and make it work for you. Article Summary What Are Hotel Distribution Channels? They also avoid the high commissions associated with OTAs.

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

Channel Management is the process of actively managing the distribution of rates and availability onto multiple online distribution sites. And when you receive a new booking from an OTA, it will show up in your Channel Manager (and PMS /CRS), and that room’s availability will be closed automatically across all distribution channels.

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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Use a Channel Manager: A channel manager ensures that your room availability and rates are consistent across various online booking channels, including your website, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies), and GDS (Global Distribution Systems). This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On the other hand, a channel manager is a more comprehensive tool designed to manage and synchronise a hotel’s inventory across multiple online distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), and direct booking platforms.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

We need to incorporate bookings from metasearch engines, OTAs (online travel agencies), GDSs (global distribution systems), destination data, events intelligence and even data from car rentals and the TSA (Transport Security Administration).”

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Accommodation and Lodging The accommodation sector encompasses a broad range of lodging options from hostels and caravan sites to luxurious resorts and boutique hotels.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Accommodation and Lodging The accommodation sector encompasses a broad range of lodging options from hostels and caravan sites to luxurious resorts and boutique hotels.

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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. Channel Management: Integrates with online travel agencies OTAs, global distribution systems GDS, and other distribution channels to manage bookings from multiple sources.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Chinese tourists are known for their willingness to spend generously on accommodation, dining, and shopping, making them a dream demographic for any hotel looking to boost its bottom line. Comfort and safety : High standards of accommodation, with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and privacy, are important. What about the hard numbers?

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2023

Table of contents Types of Hotel Room Reservation Systems There are different types of reservation systems in the hospitality industry primarily based on property type, hotel preferences, and business needs. Generally, there are 2 major types of hotel booking reservation systems: 1. Start your 30-day free trial today.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The term ‘hotel’ can refer to a specific type of accommodation – a large building filled with small, serviced rooms that are used for short-term stays – or it can be more broadly applied to refer to almost all types of accommodation, from bed and breakfasts, unserviced apartments, glamping and more.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Sales channels: How you will determine your distribution strategy , whether it’s direct bookings, online travel agents (OTAs), or a combination of both. Channel management systems: How are you connecting your hotel to various online travel agents (OTAs) and global distribution systems (GDS) to maximise your reach?

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Market Segmentation: The hotel market is intricately segmented, accommodating diverse customer groups, including groups and promotional segments. The Hotel’s Own Website (and Booking Engine) Online Travel Agencies (OTAs): Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, etc. Need more tips on distribution?

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