SiteMinder

MARCH 13, 2024

A hotel booking app is an application or website that travellers use to book a stay at a hotel. Often travellers will use apps via their mobile devices to research, book, and pay for hotel accommodation. Travellers can spend up to 12 weeks researching their trip and may visit up to 38 websites before they complete a purchase.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

What are hotel distribution channels? Hotel distribution channels are the places that accommodation providers can sell rooms to guests. Learn more Hotel distribution channels examples Which channels might make up your ideal mix? Direct bookings: Set up a direct booking engine on your site.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. Look for a solution that is scalable and flexible enough to accommodate the evolving needs of your business. Hoteliers need to employ smart strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Worldwide: Amadeus has integrated Hilton’s API, allowing for advanced connection to the global distribution system (GDS) and the ability to view and edit content easily. Previous connectivity through multiple APIs meant that changes to content could not be easily accommodated.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Worldwide: Hotel management system RoomRaccoon has integrated with Cendyn’s Pegasus Central Reservation System (CRS) to enable hotels distribute rates, availability and inventory on global distribution systems. The company is powered by Pegasus and has been established for more than 35 years. .

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Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 15, 2023

Originally published on Hospitality Net Amadeus’ Traveler Tribes research has revealed the habits and behaviors of travelers in 10 years’ time. Destinations seeking to welcome the travelers of tomorrow can take action now.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

They can also be known as distribution channels and are crucial for ensuring your hotel maintains a healthy occupancy rate and revenue stream. Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 29, 2023

In addition to driving demand with business intelligence, Quest also recently renewed its Travel Seller Media campaign with Amadeus for 2023, to run ads and increase bookings through the GDS channel.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Many parts of the world are excited about the prospect of travellers from mainland China returning to their shores but, while your hotel can certainly benefit from the opportunity, there are no simple answers when it comes to planning and preparing for this. It also allowed citizens to travel during the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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.

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STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time. If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hotel industry statistics refer to data and metrics relating to hotels and other accommodations in the industry. Table of contents Hotel statistics that matter in 2024 The travel industry is set for strong recovery in 2024 , which is good news for hoteliers, with some positive statistics already showing up. globally next year.

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Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Originally pubilshed on PhocusWire Positive momentum continues for the travel industry as global hotel occupancies rapidly return to 2019 levels, with many key destinations having already surpassed pre-pandemic performance this year, according to Amadeus’ Demand360 ® data.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

First and foremost it will help you simultaneously distribute your rooms across online travel agents, travel agents, tourist centres, and anyone else who books rooms on behalf of guests. 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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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into what a hotel reservation system entails and highlight its pivotal role in modern hotel businesses' success. Channel Management: Integrates with online travel agencies OTAs, global distribution systems GDS, and other distribution channels to manage bookings from multiple sources.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Use a Channel Manager: A channel manager ensures that your room availability and rates are consistent across various online booking channels, including your website, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies), and GDS (Global Distribution Systems). This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

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Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Originally published to Amadeus Insights By: Mirja Sickel, Vice President, Hospitality Distribution, Amadeus 2023 is proving to be an exciting year for travel sellers. As travel returns, traveler expectations are evolving, and travel sellers need to be aware of this shift.

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Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, a leisure traveler’s distribution channel may go through a wholesaler and a tour operator, or an online travel agency and an affiliate online travel agency. A business traveler’s channel may include a DHISCO switch, a global distribution system, and a corporate self-booking channel.

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STAAH

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the majority of travelers turning to online platforms to research, compare, and book accommodations, a robust online distribution strategy becomes indispensable. The channel manager updates real-time bookings and rates made in the PMS and immediately distributes them to the connected channel.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The strategic adoption of channel management technology has become essential for hotels to remain visible to modern travelers. Let’s explore the various types of online distribution that every hospitality industry should embrace to maintain their prominence in the eyes of potential guests.

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STAAH

JANUARY 17, 2023

With more than 600,000 travel agents worldwide still accessing the global distribution systems, its relevancy has not diminished post-pandemic. One of the oldest distribution platforms, a GDS is a middleman that connects your hotel to travel agents looking for the right accommodation for their clients.

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Market Segmentation: The hotel market is intricately segmented, accommodating diverse customer groups, including groups and promotional segments. The main distribution channels are: Groups: Private groups, Schools, event planners, travel planners, etc. Need more tips on distribution?

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The term ‘hotel’ can refer to a specific type of accommodation – a large building filled with small, serviced rooms that are used for short-term stays – or it can be more broadly applied to refer to almost all types of accommodation, from bed and breakfasts, unserviced apartments, glamping and more. Find out about TripAdvisor Plus.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2023

Table of contents Types of Hotel Room Reservation Systems There are different types of reservation systems in the hospitality industry primarily based on property type, hotel preferences, and business needs. Generally, there are 2 major types of hotel booking reservation systems: 1. Start your 30-day free trial today.

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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. After all, travelers can’t book a property they don’t find! Channel Management is the process of actively managing the distribution of rates and availability onto multiple online distribution sites.

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