distribution
My Top 5 Revenue Predictions for 2019
As we settle in to the final quarter of 2018 and with 2019 budgets signed off and firmly behind us (hopefully!) what can we expect in 2019. NB: This is […]
B&B Management Basics: What is a Channel Manager?
Nope, it’s not the remote control for the TV. NB: This is an article from Little Hotelier A channel manager is a tool that you can use to steadily increase […]
The No-Nonsense Guide to the GDS for Independent Hotels
Three letters which have remained something of a mystery for many hoteliers: ‘GDS’. NB: This is an article from Welcome Anywhere They stand for ‘Global Distribution System’, which is a […]
Hotel Distribution: Stop Predicting, Start Diagnosing
There is a fine line that separates guesswork and prediction – the quality of data and analysis. The hospitality sector is not unique in exploring for ways to take advantage […]
GDS Implementations and 3 Keys to Starting Off Strong
Used correctly, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) can help your hotel reach over 700,000+ global Travel Agents (TAs) as they select the right properties for their clients. This is because GDS […]
Hotel Consortia Programmes: How, Why and at What Cost?
Facing visibility problems on the Global Distribution System (GDS) is not uncommon. You can change this by partnering with the right consortia and getting the most out of your GDS […]
3 Best Practices to Increase GDS Revenue Starting Today
Global Distribution Systems (GDS) are used by Travel Agents (TAs) and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to book hotels, offering real-time availability of rooms, rates, and dates. But getting the most […]
Design Your Most Profitable Channel Mix Strategy in 2019
Travel customers have an unprecedented number of options to shop and book hotels, with new competitors constantly jumping into the distribution channel pool constantly. NB: This is an article from […]
Hotel Budgeting & Distribution Channels: Analyze How You’re Tracking
Today’s hoteliers grasp the importance of segmentation – understanding which guest segments comprise their total customer base in terms of metrics like demographics, average booking window, market segment, purpose, and […]
Google Hotel Ads Become Most Profitable Metasearch Engine
Direct channel specialist Roiback has announced that Google Hotel Ads (GHA), the Google platform that distributes hotel prices in real time, now represents 65% of hotel bookings coming from metasearch […]