SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Travelport GDS is a global distribution system vendor that connects travel service providers (hotels, airlines, car hire companies) with travel agents who book these services on behalf of their clients. What is Travelport GDS? What does Travelport GDS do? Who uses Travelport GDS software?

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Retail Market Share Services 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2025

Galileo is a travel distribution platform that utilises a global distribution system (GDS) to allow travel agents to book hotels, flights and other travel services. While Galileo is mainly used for airline bookings, its also used by travel agents to book hotels, car hire and other travel services for their clients.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Hotels Upsell Travel 52

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Streamline Distribution to Maximize Visibility Managing your distribution channels is key to maximizing your hotel's visibility. OTAs (like Booking.com or Airbnb), your website, and other platforms (like Global Distribution Systems or GDS) are the places travelers look for hotels.

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Revenue Sales OTA 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

With four locations in the heart of the city, Brady Hotels is characterised by its genuine service and authenticity. We have embraced technology to enhance our guests’ experience, offering pre-arrival welcome emails, online check-in and express check-out services.

Global Distribution System 98

Global Distribution System Revenue Hotels Cancellation 98

STAAH

JANUARY 2, 2024

As hoteliers, your commitment to guest experience, personalized service, and strategic pricing strategies have never been more critical. This blog discusses the importance of online distribution in the hospitality industry and essential components that cannot be compromised.

Global Distribution System 104

Global Distribution System OTA Hotels Accommodation 104

STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. Choose a provider that offers comprehensive support services, including training resources, technical assistance, and regular updates.

Revenue Management 108

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 108

Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

The ways in which businesses get their products and services to customers continue to rapidly evolve. An effective distribution strategy is critical for any business looking to get its products or services to customers efficiently. What is distribution strategy? Why is a distribution strategy important?

Global Distribution System 104

Global Distribution System Retail Shopping Consumer 104

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

SiteMinder’s platform has also provided access to new booking channels, such as the Global Distribution System (GDS), expanding Arivs reach to an even wider audience. She emphasises that having quick and knowledgeable support available has enabled her team to focus on delivering excellent service to their guests.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Overbooking Management Operations 52

STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

6) Service and Support Is the channel manager backed by a local support crew who don’t just troubleshoot when you have issues, but actively reach out to help you optimise the use of their platform? The STAAH Max channel manager has an insightful and highly visual reporting feature that allows you to make smarter, data-based decisions.

Accommodation 104

Accommodation Management Global Distribution System OTA 104

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. While airline bookings are the primary focus of Apollo, it also allows travel agents to book hotels, car hire and other travel services. What is Apollo?

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Upsell Hotels Travel 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

While revenue management is more focused on a hotel’s pricing and availability to maximize revenue, revenue optimization takes a broader approach to include a full range of revenue sources that includes food and beverage, spa services, events, classes, and other ancillary revenues. This can be divided into three categories: 1.

Revenue 72

Revenue Revenue Management Upsell Global Distribution System 72

SiteMinder

APRIL 26, 2023

The company has the most exclusive properties in some of the best destinations in the world, and the key to its success is the excellence and quality of its services. The platform’s strong channel integration means local distribution is reliable anywhere in the world, and it has the top-performing channels for each country.”

Global Distribution System 105

Global Distribution System Hotels Management Market 105

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

Furthermore, a booking engine can enable upselling and cross-selling opportunities by showcasing additional services, such as spa treatments or restaurant reservations, during the booking process. The system can also handle dynamic pricing, allowing hotels to adjust rates based on demand, seasons, or other factors.

Cancellation 98

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 98

Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel inventory management is the process of efficiently overseeing and optimizing a hotel’s available resources including rooms, services and facilities, to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. Food and Beverage: Restaurants, bars and room service are vital revenue streams. Firstly, What is Hotel Inventory Management?

Management 87

Management Overbooking Revenue Hotels 87

Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our Mastering the GDS: A Guide to Effectively Engaging Travel Sellers Report emphasized the growing importance of the global distribution system (GDS) as a key channel for hotels and destinations seeking to expand their reach. This shift toward smarter, more impactful distribution strategies is driven by technology.

Travel 77

Travel Global Distribution System Tourism Sales 77

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

This might include unique amenities, services, or a distinctive atmosphere. Assess their pricing, services, marketing strategies, and customer reviews. This might include travellers’ age, income, travel purpose (leisure, business, family), interests, and preferences for specific amenities or services.

Business 95

Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 95

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.

OTA 101

OTA Hotels Revenue Marketing 101

SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Worldspan is a travel distribution company that utilises its global distribution system (GDS) to allow travel agents and other travel professionals to search, book and manage reservations on behalf of their clients. Does Worldspan GDS still exist?

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Cancellation Travel Management 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 22, 2025

This helps hotel management focus on improving controllable factors like: Staffing levels Pricing strategies Food and beverage (F&B) costs Guest services Financing and investments For independent hotels or groups looking to sell, acquire, or refinance, EBITDAR provides a reliable measure of value and future potential.

Revenue 40

Revenue Hotels Operations Average Daily Rate 40

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.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The enhanced Agency360+™ corporate performance dashboard delivers greater insight into corporations that are being booked via the Global Distribution System (GDS) in individual markets, providing users with more clarity as to which corporations and associated travel agencies are bringing the most value to their business.

Travel 90

Travel Occupancy Average Daily Rate Global Distribution System 90

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A secure booking and payment process was a top 3 consideration for 55% when making a booking 62% have higher expectations when it comes to the standard of human-delivered accommodation services?

Tourism 105

Tourism Travel Accommodation OTA 105

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Revenue management integration For properties working with global distribution systems (GDS), a property management system and GDS integration can help maximise exposure. These tools can offer guests room upgrades or additional services during the booking process or before arrival.

OTA 59

OTA Motels Upsell Overbooking 59

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. By leveraging such tools, hotels can attract more direct bookings, ultimately reducing their reliance on OTAs and increasing profitability.

Hotels 59

Hotels Revenue Management Overbooking Revenue 59

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Indirect channels, such as OTAs, metasearch sites, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) such as Amadeus and Sabre, travel agents, tour operators, and wholesalers, are third-party platforms that serve as intermediaries by listing hotel rooms.

OTA 76

OTA Occupancy Hotels Revenue 76