distribution
Role and Future of the GDS in Modern Distribution Strategies
By keeping GDS in the distribution mix, hotels strike a balance, maximising profitability from direct bookings while securing volume and premium ADR
Rethink The Role of OTAs and Diagnose Your Booking Mix
Many hotels don’t have a full picture of how each distribution channel contributes to their business. OTAs may drive strong volume, but at what cost?
The Hotel Revenue Playbook: Insights From a Fresh Hotel Survey
If you adopt even a few of these practices you’ll feel the compounding effect in your RevPAR, your net revenue, and calm in your weekly revenue meeting
GDS vs OTAs vs Direct: Maximise Hotel Bookings Across Channels
The trick isn’t choosing one over the other, it is knowing how to balance all three. When comparing OTAs, direct bookings, and GDS, the difference is clear
Dynamic Budgeting: Redefining the True Cost of Visibility
Dynamic Budgeting is to see beyond the false clarity of commission thresholds, to embrace investment as strategy, and to reclaim the guest
From 5 to 50 Channels: How Connectivity Powers Growth
For many hotels, being listed on two or three big global OTAs feels “enough.” but limiting yourself to a few channels restricts your revenue potential
Hotel Success Stories: Expert Partners September 2025
Here is the round up of Hotel Success Stories from our Expert Partners during September outlining increased bookings and revenue
Hotel Budgeting: Smarter Spend & Stronger Direct Bookings
Successful budgeting isn’t just about cost control, it is about investing in the right mix of channels, tools, and strategies to maximise profitability
Common Pitfalls in Hotel Metasearch Advertising
Metasearch advertising requires careful planning and execution and many hoteliers fall victim to common pitfalls that can hinder campaign effectiveness
TikTok Go and Booking Partnership Signals Future of Distribution?
The launch of TikTok Go, in partnership with Booking, is a moment hoteliers cannot ignore. TikTok users can now book hotels directly within the app
