Skift Blog

JUNE 7, 2024

Skift Take: The uptake of vacation rentals for business travel depends on proving safety and reliability to road warriors and travel managers. Elizabeth Casolo Read the Complete Story On Skift

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MEWS

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What is a global distribution system (GDS)? A global distribution system (GDS) is a platform that acts as a bridge between travel agents and service providers like hotels.

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STAAH

JANUARY 20, 2025

Properties across the groups network within its brands Marsden Hotels & Resorts, Ramada by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, and Microtel by Wyndham have completed the roll-out of the STAAH channel manager, booking engine and global distribution systems (GDS).

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STAAH

JANUARY 5, 2025

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. Booking.com held the top spot in New Zealand. Expedia and Agoda made gains, coming in at number two and number four.

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Hotelogix

JULY 1, 2024

Global distribution systems (GDS) have been a mainstay in the travel industry since travel agents began using them in the 1970s. This connective service links buyers with hotels, airlines, and car rental services in one system, benefiting the travel services, the travel agent, and the end-user.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 28, 2025

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, is adding content from Nok Air, one of Thailands prominent budget carriers, to its Global Distribution System (GDS).

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STAAH

JANUARY 6, 2025

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. In Malaysia , Agoda, Booking.com, Trip.com, Tiket and Traveloka get the top five spots.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2023

With more than 600,000 travel agents worldwide still accessing the global distribution systems, its relevancy has not diminished post-pandemic.

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eHotelier

JUNE 24, 2025

Travel buyers are looking to embrace more flexible rate strategies, modernize request-for-proposal (RFP) processes and adapt to the expectations of a next-generation workforce—all while navigating rising costs and persistent program gaps. Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex

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STAAH

JANUARY 6, 2025

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. OTAs continue to dominate and influence every stage of trip planning and booking thanks to their unmatched reach and budgets.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Sabre is a travel distribution company that utilises the GDS to allow travel agents and corporations to search, book and manage reservations for flights, hotels and car rentals. Sabre allows GDS users real-time access to travel inventory, so they can efficiently search, compare and book travel services for their clients.

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STAAH

AUGUST 6, 2024

Have you ever wondered how travel agents can instantly find the perfect hotel for a last-minute business trip or secure the best rates for a corporate client? The answer lies in the use by over 600,000 Travel Agents of one of the 4 Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 12, 2025

Using a combination of search engine optimization (SEO), social media, display advertising, and metasearch, Millennium can strategically target potential travelers at the right time and through the right channels. The partnership exemplifies how tailored media strategies can enhance brand visibility and drive bookings.

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Skift Blog

MAY 4, 2023

This may also be a result of a permanently changed travel industry post-pandemic and Sabre's effort to keep up. Skift Take: Big tech companies everywhere have been dropping staff, and now it's Sabre's turn. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Amadeus GDS is one of the hospitality industrys leading global distribution systems. It provides a platform for hotels and travel companies to advertise their offerings to a broad marketplace. Amadeus GDS is used for tapping into a huge marketplace where travel supply and demand intersect. What is Amadeus GDS?

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Skift Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

Peakwork was the latest in its goal to claim a bigger hold on the travel industry. Skift Take: Constellation Software is clearly on an acquisition mission. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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STAAH

MAY 6, 2025

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. Hotels must stay curious and responsive.

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STAAH

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Join the GDS expert, John Clune along with Aishwarya Naik as they dive into the world’s largest travel marketplace. Learn about the features, benefits, and partnerships that make STAAH GDS your gateway to drive global bookings. Get in touch with the our sales team for more details: sales@staah.com Learn more about GDS: [link]

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Amadeus Hospitality

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Direct websites, Brand.com, online travel agencies, metasearch, global distribution systems (GDSs) – these all have their place and play an important role in reaching travelers where they shop and book. Travel sellers say that more than a quarter of all bookings now fall into this category.

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Amadeus Hospitality

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 — Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus , a leading travel intelligence and technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “ Index ”). Las Vegas meeting volume was at 124.1

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Hospitality Today

JUNE 23, 2025

JPMorgan Chase, the global banking titan, has been steadily building a travel empire. Its integrated unit, Chase Travel Group, is no longer just a credit card perks portal. It’s evolving into a full-spectrum travel platform—and it’s bringing millions of high-spending, loyalty-driven travelers with it.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, a hotel commerce data analysis of more than 36,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travelers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and canceled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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Guest Centric

APRIL 18, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes VIP Hotels has chosen Guestcentric’s Global Distribution System (GDS) to cater to the corporate and bleisure travel demand.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For greater visibility by travel agents, targeted, correct, consistent, and easily searchable GDS content and availability are prerequisites. The Global Distribution System (GDS) is one of the many channels to sell your rooms to the world of business travelers. 4) Highlight sustainability measures.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 8, 2025

The aggregated index reflects performance or health for all segments Group, Corporate Negotiated, Global Distribution System (GDS), and Events. The overall health index reached the highest level in four quarters.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Travelport GDS is a global distribution system vendor that connects travel service providers (hotels, airlines, car hire companies) with travel agents who book these services on behalf of their clients. This allows you to more precisely target specific travel segments, such as luxury, corporate or group travellers.

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STAAH

JUNE 16, 2025

STAAH Empowers Black Rock Hotels to Optimize Online Distribution and Drive Revenue Growth In today’s fast-paced hospitality industry, effective inventory management and seamless integration with online travel platforms are key drivers of success.

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Skift Blog

MAY 30, 2023

Skift Take: Travelers worldwide want to purchase and manage ground transport tickets digitally, same as they typically can for flights and hotels. The industry is finally starting to respond. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at American Airlines’ new pricing policies, blended travel changing hotels, and a short-term rental operator’s PE exit. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Business

MAY 9, 2025

The aggregated index, from Cendyn , a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and travel technology provider Amadeus , reflected performance for all segmentsgroup, corporate negotiated, GDS and eventsand shows 1Q2025 achieved 109.1% compared to 2024. Top overall health index markets include: St.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2025

Galileo is a travel distribution platform that utilises a global distribution system (GDS) to allow travel agents to book hotels, flights and other travel services. The GDS offers a way for travel professionals to book travel services flights, hotel rooms, car rentals, tours for their clients.

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STAAH

APRIL 29, 2025

Move Beyond Syncing, Start Scaling 1) The New Age of Hotel Distribution The hotel distribution landscape has changed. 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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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Optimized global distribution: Cloudbeds properties gain immediate access to Sabres global distribution network, which includes major OTAs, direct booking engines and travel management companies via Sabres Global Distribution System.

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STAAH

JANUARY 17, 2023

With more than 600,000 travel agents worldwide still accessing the global distribution systems, its relevancy has not diminished post-pandemic. One of the oldest distribution platforms, a GDS is a middleman that connects your hotel to travel agents looking for the right accommodation for their clients.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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%. Streamline Distribution to Maximize Visibility Managing your distribution channels is key to maximizing your hotel's visibility.

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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% Channel Connect is the company’s alternative to a channel manager, allowing the central reservations system (CRS) to connect properties to more than 600 premium travel websites.

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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% The longest stays were in Portugal and the shortest stays were in Taiwan.

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