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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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades. The dynamic landscape of hotel distribution offers numerous opportunities for hotels to maximise their market presence and profitability.

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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. Apollo GDS history Like other major GDS brands , such as Sabre and Amadeus , Apollo was established by United Airlines in 1971 as an early computerised airline booking system.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

By prioritizing revenue optimization, your hotel will be in a stronger position to take advantage of data, trends, and market insights. Improved forecasting: Revenue optimization involves analyzing data on past booking trends, competitor pricing, and market conditions. Our smart hotel platform helps you do exactly that.

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Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. This is where a hotel channel manager comes into play.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Choosing the right OTA channel manager can streamline your hotel’s online distribution strategy, prevent overbookings, and boost overall profitability. This prevents overbookings and reduces manual work. Prevent Overbookings: Real-time updates reduce the risk of double bookings, ensuring a smoother guest experience.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

Online travel distribution is growing fast—faster than the overall travel market. While this offers new opportunities for your hotel, it also challenges you to cut distribution costs while expanding your brand in a highly competitive market. Integrating with a GDS can open up new markets and bring in more bookings.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s a critical aspect of a hotel’s operations, as the effectiveness of this distribution directly impacts visibility, occupancy rates, and overall revenue. In today’s competitive market, mastering distribution channels is essential for maximizing a hotel’s success. At its core, AI thrives on data.

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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With pilgrims flocking to the region year-round, hotels must navigate a bustling market to attract guests. Hotel Katra Residency, amidst this busy landscape, faced a dual challenge: maximising online visibility and standing out in a crowded market. At the same time, it eliminated the risk of manual errors in inventory management.

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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. There are many channel managers in the market. It’s a win-win!

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Look for a system that automates key operations like updating room availability, managing bookings, and processing payments. This will save you from the hassle of manual updates and reduce the risk of overbookings or missed payments. Streamlined operations.

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The information is then populated into the PMS and distributed to the hotel’s booking channels with the help of channel management software. These channels may include the hotel’s website booking engine, online travel agencies (OTAs), the global distribution system (GDS), wholesalers, and metasearch sites.

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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. Do they use a pooled inventory model?

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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.  How does a central reservation system work?

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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

It also prevents overbooking and keeps everything in sync, allowing guests to tailor their stay preferences and enhance their experience. If the hotel is using a revenue management platform, the specific rates are managed and optimized in either that system or in the PMS itself.

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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. The following are the top reasons to use a channel management system : 1.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2023

Given the fact most hotels have a diverse distribution network with a wide range of agents, this can be an extremely difficult task. With a hotel reservation system in place, all live rates and availability are automatically updated by the software.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 2, 2024

The most effective distribution strategies in the hospitality industry are dynamic. From managing hundreds of rate plans across multiple channels to crafting highly segmented and tailored marketing campaigns, hoteliers need the right tools to execute their strategies effectively. The customer relationship management system (CRM).

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ensures Real-time Availability A reservation system provides accurate, up-to-date information about room availability. This prevents overbookings, eliminates misunderstandings, and ensures that guests receive precise information when making reservations. Choose a system that aligns with your needs and budget.

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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. Heres how the science works: A.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Instead, start with 3–5 well-chosen OTAs that cater to your target market and region. Avoid overbooking by ensuring availability updates are instant. Offer personalized pricing for niche markets, like long-stay guests or special events. However, this approach can quickly become overwhelming and counterproductive.

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