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Exclusive: TFE signs five New Zealand properties with Heritage Hotels

Hotel Management

Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown “In partnering, we’re bringing together two values-aligned, businesses and brands to work together in elevating guest experiences, strengthening our position in the competitive hospitality landscape, leveraging capability, and providing guests with a fresh, globally connected hotel experience.”

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What is Sabre GDS? Learn how it works

SiteMinder

The name is actually one long acronym: Sabre stands for “Semi-Automated Business Research Environment”, and GDS stands for Global Distribution System . Created back in the 1950s, the GDS was the first technology of its kind. What does Sabre GDS do?

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8 Essential Features To Consider When Choosing a Revenue Management Solution for Your Hotel

STAAH

Integration with Distribution Channels: Seamless integration with distribution channels such as online travel agents (OTAs) , global distribution system (GDS) , and direct booking channels is essential for efficient inventory management and distribution.

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How to Choose the Best Channel Manager for a Hotel Business

Hotelogix

It can directly impact revenue, guest satisfaction, and your ability to scale. A channel manager connects your property management system to booking platforms such as OTAs, GDS (Global Distribution Systems), and direct booking engines. Choosing the best channel manager isn't just about convenience.

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What is a distribution strategy? The 2024 guide

Hotel Speak

In 2022, global spend on distribution services reached over $2 trillion , highlighting the massive scale and importance of optimizing distribution operations. Why is a distribution strategy important? Intensive distribution Intensive distribution focuses on high availability above all else.

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Roadblocks That Slow Down Boutique Hotels

Hotelogix

Boutique hotels have to compete with large scale chains that have disposable revenue and worldwide brand power, but they are not at a complete disadvantage. Global distribution systems. Facing major chains and their global branding is difficult for small boutique properties.

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How to Keep Step with Changing Perceptions of Sustainability

Amadeus Hospitality

Similarly, Amadeus’ Agency360 data demonstrates that hotel room nights booked on global distribution systems (GDSs) for corporate travel have also increased during 2022 and are rapidly closing in on pre-pandemic rates. This welcome resurgence of travel should not just be looked at in isolation.