Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel inventory management is the process of efficiently overseeing and optimizing a hotel’s available resources including rooms, services and facilities, to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. Food and Beverage: Restaurants, bars and room service are vital revenue streams.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We spoke with Michela to find out about the benefits Ariv Apartments has experienced from simplified channel management to improved revenue strategies, all while achieving a 20-25% increase in bookings. Thanks to this automation, the risk of overbookings or double bookings has significantly decreased, leading to higher customer satisfaction.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By providing real-time updates , it ensures that all connected channels reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information , preventing overbooking or underbooking while maintaining rate parity. There are many channel managers on the market. Some are suited to small properties while others are robust enough to handle even large chains.

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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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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

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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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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This tool not only simplifies operations but also helps maximize revenue and improve the guest experience. Choosing the right OTA channel manager can streamline your hotel’s online distribution strategy, prevent overbookings, and boost overall profitability. This prevents overbookings and reduces manual work.

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Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. This is where a hotel channel manager comes into play.

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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. The simple SiteMinder GDS user experience reduces the risk of overbooking and simplifies reservation management for hotels. What is Apollo? Who owns Apollo GDS?

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The reservation system acts as the central hub of the reservation ecosystem, which may also include a website booking engine, channel manager, and revenue management system. When integrated, these modules work together to help hotels manage room availability, distribution, reservations, and revenue.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

This means using a mix of online and offline channels, like Online Travel Agents (OTAs), meta-search engines, direct bookings, reviews, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), and more. Using a mix of these channels helps hotels reach more customers, boost revenue, and manage room availability easily while competing in the market. 

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Look for a system that automates key operations like updating room availability, managing bookings, and processing payments. This will save you from the hassle of manual updates and reduce the risk of overbookings or missed payments. Choose a PMS that integrates with revenue management software and set it to update rates in real-time.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But before we get into the techie part, let’s understand what exactly hotel distribution is. Simply put, hotel distribution refers to the process by which hotels make their rooms, rates, and inventory available to potential guests. This not only boosts revenue but also enhances the guest experience by making them feel valued.

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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

It cuts out middlemen, ensuring the best rates for guests and higher hotel revenue. It also prevents overbooking and keeps everything in sync, allowing guests to tailor their stay preferences and enhance their experience. This information is sourced directly from the hotel’s property management system.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS). A CRS hotel system makes sure that all room inventory and pricing are updated in real time.  How a Hotel CRS Boosts Revenue?

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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They sought a solution that not only increased visibility on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) platforms but also sold the rooms at the best price and managed their inventories seamlessly. This resulted in higher revenue potential and improved profitability for the hotel.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On the other hand, a channel manager is a more comprehensive tool designed to manage and synchronise a hotel’s inventory across multiple online distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), and direct booking platforms.

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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. Channel Management is the process of actively managing the distribution of rates and availability onto multiple online distribution sites.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A hotel channel manager is a software that allows hotels like yours to manage their online inventory and rates across multiple booking channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDSs), and your website as well. It maximizes the chances of getting a booking and optimizing your revenue.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 2, 2024

The main function of a CRS is to act as a hub for all distribution activities, including making available rooms visible across distribution channels, allowing travelers and travel agents to make reservations, and collecting booking data. The revenue management system (RMS). Busy Rooms.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2023

Given the fact most hotels have a diverse distribution network with a wide range of agents, this can be an extremely difficult task. With a hotel reservation system in place, all live rates and availability are automatically updated by the software.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Why is a Hotel Reservation System Important for Your Business In a technology-driven era where convenience and personalized experiences are paramount, an effective hotel reservation system isn't just an option – it's an essential tool for staying competitive and thriving in the hospitality industry.

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Catala Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hotel distribution is the backbone of a successful revenue management strategy. In todays digital landscape, travellers have countless ways to book a hoteldirect websites, online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), metasearch engines, and even social media platforms.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

In this guide, we’ll share simple strategies to help your hotel grow and start earning revenue. According to Hotelogix, integrating a Channel Manager not only saves time but also maximizes revenue by keeping your rates competitive and availability accurate across all platforms.

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