Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In today’s competitive hospitality industry, managing bookings efficiently can make or break a hotel's success. For small and mid-size hotels, having the right OTA ( Online Travel Agencies ) channel manager is critical. What is a Channel Manager?  This prevents overbookings and reduces manual work.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Managing bookings across multiple channels has become a core part of running a successful hospitality business. From hotels and vacation rentals to holiday apartments, properties of all types rely on channel managers to simplify operations. Choosing the best channel manager isn't just about convenience.

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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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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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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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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Imagine you have 25 rooms to manage in your bustling hotel. Well, that’s where your trusty sidekick in this digital world comes in – the hotel channel manager. In simple words, a channel manager is your 24*7 assistant in the digital world of bookings. Sounds like a logistical nightmare, right? But fear not!

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

It’s a holistic process that hotels can use to effectively manage pricing, inventory, distribution, customer demand, and more to promote revenue growth. Revenue optimization vs revenue management In terms of definition and practice, there is a difference between revenue optimization and revenue management.

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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. 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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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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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. Increase efficiency.

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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. Using a mix of these channels helps hotels reach more customers, boost revenue, and manage room availability easily while competing in the market. 

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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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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

PMS (property management system) integration is all about connecting your PMS with other tools you use to run your hotel. Instead of manually updating bookings or processing payments separately, a hotel PMS integration makes sure all your systems—like booking engines, channel managers, or payment gateways—are linked.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Use Dynamic Pricing: Automate Pricing with Tools: Use tools or software (like a Property Management System or PMS) to automate your pricing decisions. Streamline Distribution to Maximize Visibility Managing your distribution channels is key to maximizing your hotel's visibility.

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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They needed a tool to manage their inventories while simultaneously capturing the attention of the pilgrims seeking a comfortable stay. This streamlined approach minimized the risk of overbooking or underbooking, ensuring optimal occupancy rates year-round.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But before we get into the techie part, let’s understand what exactly hotel distribution is. In the next section, we’ll explore the first of five technologies that are transforming hotel distribution , and how they’re helping hotels stay ahead of the curve.

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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

Hotel booking software , also known as hotel reservation software, is any technology that enables hoteliers to accept direct bookings through their website and other direct distribution channels. Behind the scenes it manages rates, availability, and guest reservations, passing this information from the hotel to the guest and vice versa.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Central Reservation System (CRS)  helps hotels manage room availability, pricing, and bookings from different channels. These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS).

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2023

Benefits of Reservation System for Hotels A hotel reservation system software is the helping hand you need to keep your occupancy up, even during the slow times and make sure everything is running smoothly. Here’s the top 7 benefits of implementing a hotel reservation system: 1.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 2, 2024

The number of booking channels lodging businesses must manage has expanded exponentially, from their website to online travel agencies , bed banks, GDS’, and metasearch engines. The most effective distribution strategies in the hospitality industry are dynamic. The property management system. What is a hotel CRS?

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Used mainly for corporate travel bookings. How Hotelogix Can Help Simplifying Multi-Channel Distribution Hotelogix is like a helpful computer program for hotels, an all-in-one cloud-based hotel management system. The Future of Hotel Distribution: What’s Next?

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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

From selecting the right location to managing construction and hiring staff, the pre-opening phase is about laying the groundwork. Integrate Your Rates and Inventory : Managing multiple OTA platforms manually can quickly become overwhelming, leading to errors like double bookings or inconsistent pricing.

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