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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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

According to a study by Hospitality Insights, hotels that adopt a multi-channel distribution strategy can see an increase in direct bookings by 20-30%, improving their overall revenue performance. Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Used mainly for corporate travel bookings.

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Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

The hospitality industry is experiencing a constant surge in online hotel bookings in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world. These software are a valuable ally to hoteliers, helping streamline the distribution process and maximize revenue potential. This is where a hotel channel manager comes into play.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

This is thanks to the advanced technology solutions that exist today such as revenue management systems, central reservation systems, real-time business intelligence tools, channel managers, and more. There’s a full range of advantages for hotels and hospitality businesses. This ensures rate consistency and prevents overbooking.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In today’s competitive hospitality industry, managing bookings efficiently can make or break a hotel's success. Choosing the right OTA channel manager can streamline your hotel’s online distribution strategy, prevent overbookings, and boost overall profitability. What is a Channel Manager? 

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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Hotel distribution has always been a critical aspect of the hospitality industry. Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

This means using a mix of online and offline channels, like Online Travel Agents (OTAs), meta-search engines, direct bookings, reviews, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), and more. Hotel distribution channels are the different ways hotels sell rooms to guests. Here’s how you can go about it: 1.

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether online or offline, behind every effortless booking experience is a fast, reliable, and fully integrated hospitality management system. Here we explain how hotel reservation systems work, the key benefits of an integrated platform, and what to look for when selecting reservation software.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just excellent service—it demands a forward-thinking approach to distribution. This real-time synchronization reduces the risk of overbookings and discrepancies, ensuring a seamless experience for both hotel and guest.

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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With such an influx one thing is certain; the competition in the hospitality sector is fierce. They sought a solution that not only increased visibility on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) platforms but also sold the rooms at the best price and managed their inventories seamlessly.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A hotel channel manager is a software that allows hotels like yours to manage their online inventory and rates across multiple booking channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDSs), and your website as well. Real-Time Updates Time is of the essence in the hospitality business.

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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. What is a channel manager?

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS). A CRS hotel system makes sure that all room inventory and pricing are updated in real time.  Why is a Central Reservation System Important for Hotels?

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2023

Advanced reservation systems for hotels even empower customers to select extras such as wine, flowers, or other niceties to be placed in their room at the time of arrival or at a later time. Any kind of hotel booking reservation system should easily integrate with the accommodation provider’s existing technology infrastructure.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 2, 2024

The most effective distribution strategies in the hospitality industry are dynamic. The main function of a CRS is to act as a hub for all distribution activities, including making available rooms visible across distribution channels, allowing travelers and travel agents to make reservations, and collecting booking data.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

  As technology continues to reshape the hospitality landscape, the importance of an effective reservation system cannot be overstated—it's the key to unlocking efficiency and excellence in modern hotel management. This attention to detail contributes to guest loyalty and positive reviews.

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Catala Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hotel distribution is the backbone of a successful revenue management strategy. In todays digital landscape, travellers have countless ways to book a hoteldirect websites, online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), metasearch engines, and even social media platforms.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Avoid overbooking by ensuring availability updates are instant. For instance, hotels in Hawaii greet guests with a lei as a symbol of aloha, while in India, hotels greet guests with a warm namaste, offering a fragrant garland and applying a tika as a mark of respect and traditional hospitality.

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