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What is a GDS and Does My Hotel Need It?

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GDS stands for global distribution system and is essentially a central reservation system for hotels, airlines, rental car companies, cruise lines, and other travel services worldwide. More than half of global […] The post What is a GDS and Does My Hotel Need It?

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STAAH’s 2024 Channel Insights: Direct Bookings Surge in India

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Wielding unmatched reach and budgets, these mega OTAs continue to influence every stage of trip planning and booking.Expedia and Airbnb continue to feature on the top 10 distribution channel list based on bookings via STAAHs expansive 500+ integrations.

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STAAH unveils the top 10 booking channels for Southeast Asian region

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Reaffirming the value of having a diversified hotel distribution strategy, the list once again features a range of both B2B and household consumer channels from OTAs to hotel websites, wholesalers and global distribution systems. Expedia, Trip.com, local OTA MG Group and STAAH GDS also retained spots on the list.

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Maximizing Hotel Revenue: Advanced Channel Manager Strategies for 2025

STAAH

Expanding Distribution: Think Beyond the Usual a. GDS and Niche OTA Power b. Leveraging Data for Smarter Distribution 7. With consumer behaviours evolving, and the lines between tech platforms, marketing, and operations blurring, a modern strategy goes far beyond just listing rooms on online travel agents (OTAs).

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Smart Hotel Distribution: What Every Hotelier Needs to Succeed in 2025 & Beyond

STAAH

Diversify Your Distribution Channels Relying on one or two online travel agents (OTAs) puts your revenue at risk. A future-proof hotel spreads its presence across OTAs, metasearch engines, global distribution systems (GDS) , and even niche travel platforms.

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