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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

STAAH

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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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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Effective Hotel Sales Strategies to Increase Revenue

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Maximize Direct Bookings to Reduce Dependence on OTAs When guests book through Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Booking.com or Expedia, hotels often have to pay hefty commission fees, sometimes up to 20%. While OTAs help bring in new customers, relying too heavily on them can hurt your bottom line. front-page listing).

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How to Choose the Best Channel Manager for a Hotel Business

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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 unveils the top 10 booking channels for UK, Middle East & Sri Lanka

STAAH

OTAs continue to dominate and influence every stage of trip planning and booking thanks to their unmatched reach and budgets. However, a diversified distribution strategy is apparent looking at the mix of types of OTAs as well as global distribution systems, websites and wholesalers being relied on for online bookings.

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What is Sabre GDS? Learn how it works

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The name is actually one long acronym: Sabre stands for “Semi-Automated Business Research Environment”, and GDS stands for Global Distribution System . Created back in the 1950s, the GDS was the first technology of its kind. What does Sabre GDS do?