SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

The name is actually one long acronym: Sabre stands for “Semi-Automated Business Research Environment”, and GDS stands for Global Distribution System . Use these insights to adjust your marketing and pricing strategies for better results. What does Sabre GDS do?

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Hotels can now manage their pricing strategies more effectively, using real-time data to capitalize on demand fluctuations while ensuring full inventory exposure across global distribution channels. The enhanced Cloudbeds-Sabre integration is set to go live in Q1 2025, and will be available to all joint customers.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A channel manager connects your property management system to booking platforms such as OTAs, GDS (Global Distribution Systems), and direct booking engines. Compatibility with Major PlatformsA good channel manager integrates with OTAs like Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb.

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STAAH

JUNE 16, 2025

This seamless integration has not only minimized errors and enhanced booking accuracy but also played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth for the hotel chain, positioning it for continued success in a competitive market. By integrating STAAH’s Channel Manager, Black Rock Hotels has effectively solved this problem.

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STAAH

JANUARY 2, 2024

Not using online distribution means missing out on a great opportunity to reach potential guests. This, in turn, affects income and competitiveness in a digital market. Find out more on STAAH Channel Manager here Online Travel Agents (OTAs): Your online distribution strategy cannot ignore this channel.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 22, 2025

higher than the prior year and more than 60% above the value-per-booking via OTAs (US$320); more than 35% above global distribution systems (US$380); and more than 15% above wholesalers, DMCs and tour operators combined (US$446). This figure was 8.5% SiteMinders Hotel Booking Trends report is available here.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 17, 2024

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% “Direct booking on a property’s own website accounts for around a third of all bookings, with OTAs about half that. in the past year and up 4.2% vs. a decade ago (2014). “The

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Introduction: The Hidden Revenue Killer for Hotels Did you know that hotels utilizing a mix of OTAs, metasearch engines, and direct booking strategies experience significantly higher revenue growth than those relying on a single channel? Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Used mainly for corporate travel bookings.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 10, 2025

Narrow distribution lens was limiting potential Prior to adopting SiteMinder’s technology, the Choctaw team did not prioritize, or even consider, opening their properties to wider distribution channels. Online travel agencies (OTAs) or global distribution systems (GDS) were largely absent from their approach.

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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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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For small and mid-size hotels, having the right OTA ( Online Travel Agencies ) channel manager is critical. Choosing the right OTA channel manager can streamline your hotel’s online distribution strategy, prevent overbookings, and boost overall profitability. What is a Channel Manager? 

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Social Media Marketing Social media platforms have become an integral part of modern business strategy. Online Travel Agents (OTAs) – Reaching a Vast Audience Leveraging the reach of OTA s such as Airbnb , Expedia, Booking.com , and more can help you tap into a vast user base actively seeking accommodations.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Domestic booking channels captured a lower proportion of bookings overall, however, there was a clear balance between traditional and niche booking channels across markets. Travelers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

Our properties excel in the leisure market, delivering exceptional value for those seeking a vibrant city escape. Learn more Smart solutions make difficult work easy Brady Hotels has been particularly impressed by a few of SiteMinder’s most powerful features; the Channel Manager , Insights , and Global Distribution System (GDS).

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Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

There are several key reasons why defining and optimizing your distribution strategy is essential: Increased efficiency and cost savings: The right distribution model minimizes unnecessary steps in the supply chain, eliminates waste, and consolidates processes for significant cost savings.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are many channel managers on the market. Greater market reach. Channel Managers connect to hundreds of OTAs, allowing you to reach more people through one platform. STAAH MAX Channel Manager connects with 200+ global channels. Find all integrations here Reduction in errors.

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STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

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. To make this possible having a robust online booking system is really important to help you reach your revenue goals.

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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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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

Look for a solution that utilizes sophisticated algorithms to analyze market demand, competitor pricing, booking patterns , and other relevant factors in real-time. This enables hoteliers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue based on current market conditions.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Whether it’s a well-crafted website, partnerships with OTAs, or engaging social media, creating a strong online footprint is how you turn searches into bookings. Online Travel Agencies: Expanding Your Reach When travelers search for a place to stay, they usually turn to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, or Agoda.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

Hotel distribution channels are the places that accommodation providers can sell rooms to guests. Hotel distribution channel examples include online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com, global distribution systems (GDS), metasearch engines and direct bookings made through hotel websites, or over phone and email.

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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. Today’s digital travelers have many booking options.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Several smaller secondary markets in the South and Midwest were among the strongest RevPAR performers relative to 2019. decrease in online travel agency (OTA) demand. Global distribution system (GDS) demand grew the most at 6.3%. Hotel wage growth of 4.7% in September outpaced the national average of 4.3%

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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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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

By partnering with GIATA, HotelPORT will be able to offer its hotel clients a broader overview of hotel information across key global digital touch points, including OTAs, tour operators and more. Some notable hotel brands which the company has worked with includes Graduate Hotels and Viceroy Hotel Group.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

China’s largest OTA, Trip.com, discovered the most popular destinations so far are Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand. Of the 10 markets surveyed, Chinese travellers are the most heavily concentrated in these two accommodation types. Additionally, 47% plan to book with an OTA and 24% direct with their accommodation.

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Originally published to Amadeus Insights Building on its longstanding partnership, the newly expanded agreement will support Trip.com Group’s global growth strategies for its OTA and Trip.Biz TMC (Travel Management Company) in two key opportunities. We look forward to a bright future with this expanding travel services company.”

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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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Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Understanding the Hotel Channel Management Landscape Managing hotel bookings and distribution across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms is becoming an increasingly complex and time-consuming task for hoteliers. This is why hotel channel manager software is in demand nowadays. What Is A Hotel Channel Manager?

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

For this reason, revenue managers will need to get more creative at gathering market intelligence, beyond the historical data provided by their internal systems. A richer data set will allow for a clearer picture of market conditions and improved forecasting.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 7, 2022

New agreement will enable the online travel agent (OTA), which is rapidly growing in the Japanese market, to capitalize on Sabre’s advanced shopping algorithms and rich content.

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

Channel Management is the process of actively managing the distribution of rates and availability onto multiple online distribution sites. And when you receive a new booking from an OTA, it will show up in your Channel Manager (and PMS /CRS), and that room’s availability will be closed automatically across all distribution channels.

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Cloudbeds

JANUARY 22, 2025

Optimize revenue Increase ADR and RevPAR using an RMS (revenue management system) , diversify revenue streams (e.g., F&B or events), tap into new market segments such as corporate or family groups, and implement upselling/cross-selling. Improve marketing and distribution Optimize distribution channels to reduce sales commissions.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

According to Statista research , revenue in the Travel & Tourism market is projected to reach US$184.50bn in 2024. Meanwhile, the largest Travel & Tourism market is the Hotels market with a projected market volume of US$93.62bn in 2024. In population size, that market is made up of just over 300 million people.

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Xotels

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Whether youre struggling with visibility, grappling with high OTA commissions, or trying to boost direct bookings, this guide will give you actionable advice to refine your strategy and make it work for you. Article Summary What Are Hotel Distribution Channels? What Are Hotel Distribution Channels?

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Central Reservation System (CRS)  helps hotels manage room availability, pricing, and bookings from different channels. These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS).

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Domestic booking channels captured a lower proportion of bookings overall, however there was a clear balance between traditional and niche booking channels across markets. Travellers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

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