SiteMinder

JUNE 10, 2025

Today, the Choctaw Nation honors that legacy through successful enterprises, including hospitality and gaming, that support both tribal prosperity and regional tourism. Online travel agencies (OTAs) or global distribution systems (GDS) were largely absent from their approach.

Casinos 52

Casinos Revenue Resorts Global Distribution System 52

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article will take you through the state of play, the opportunity for your business, and the actions you need to take to capitalise on the return of the world’s largest tourism segment. Thailand, for example , is one destination that projects Chinese tourism in 2023 will actually exceed 2019 levels.

Tourism 105

Tourism Travel Accommodation OTA 105

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

OTAs, wholesalers and destination management companies reasserted their dominance across SiteMinder’s Top 12 booking channel lists in most markets as international travel returned, with Booking.com remaining the most popular. Bookings via global distribution systems (GDSs) rose as business travel continued to resume with force in 2022.

Travel 102

Travel Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Cancellation 102

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

What is hotel management? Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

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

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.

Global Distribution System 59

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 59

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

What is hotel management? Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Research the current and projected demand for hotels in your location, taking into account factors such as population growth, tourism trends, and economic activity. Research emerging travel trends, such as sustainable tourism, experiential travel, or the growing demand for wellness amenities.

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Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 95

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

OTAs, wholesalers and destination management companies reasserted their dominance across SiteMinder’s Top 12 booking channel lists in most markets as international travel returned, with Booking.com remaining the most popular. Bookings via global distribution systems (GDSs) rose as business travel continued to resume with force in 2022.

Average Length of Stay 52

Average Length of Stay Travel Average Daily Rate Cancellation 52

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Pilgrimage tourism is a significant aspect of India’s tourism sector. They needed a tool to manage their inventories while simultaneously capturing the attention of the pilgrims seeking a comfortable stay. At the same time, it eliminated the risk of manual errors in inventory management.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Global Distribution System Hotels Management 52

Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 15, 2023

To stay ahead of the competition and prepare for 2033, destination management organizations (DMOs) can look at each Traveler Tribe in detail and consider how to adapt to their evolving attitudes now. Take the example of the Singapore Tourism Board , as they partnered with Google to enhance the in-person traveler experience with storytelling.

Travel 52

Travel Global Distribution System Tourism Display Ads 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 3, 2024

A computer reservation system (CRS), also called a hotel central reservation system, is a piece of software designed to help hotels and other travel and hospitality businesses track and manage their bookings. When you choose wisely, a modern central reservation system for hotels will be easy to implement and use.

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Global Distribution System OTA Business Travel 40

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This group has become a significant force in the global tourism industry due to China’s large population, growing middle class, and increasing disposable income. China is home to one of the most massive outbound tourism sectors globally. Table of contents Why should you capture the attention of Chinese travellers?

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Market Marketing Travel Tourism 52

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

UK hotel industry statistics The top five revenue generating channels for hotels in the UK are Booking.com, Expedia, hotel websites, hotelbeds, and global distribution systems (GDS). Hotels and tourism typically make up 10% of worldwide GDP. s accommodation industry employs about 1.6 million people.

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Occupancy Hotels Revenue Average Length of Stay 59