STAAH

AUGUST 27, 2024

Global Distribution System (GDS) serve as a network that allows over 600,000 travel agents globally to access your hotel’s room availability and rates in real time. Your technology must facilitate real-time updates to prevent issues like overbooking. Defining the GDS: What Is It?

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

And even then, manually-managed distribution is risky: any delays in updating rates and availability on a channel’s extranet could mean selling a room that isn’t available or selling at a lower rate, which can lead to overbooking and sub-optimal yield management. Software also makes the pursuit of profitable distribution much simpler.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Avoid overbooking by ensuring availability updates are instant. They often maintain close, personal relationships with both hotels and travelers, tailoring bookings to individual needs and preferences; they remain a vital player in the travel industry. Global Distribution System (GDS): Is It Still Relevant?

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