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Report: Independent hoteliers see GDS bookings rise 34.5%

Hotel Business

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, a hotel representation company, found thet GDS reservations have grown 51.2% vs. a decade ago (2014). Channel Connect reservations increased 39.5%

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Independent hoteliers see GDS bookings rise 34.5%

HotelREZ

HotelREZ marks 20 years with a resurgence in GDS bookings New insights report highlights strength of GDS for independent accommodation providers The Global Distribution System (GDS) is continuing to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% on a decade ago (2014). in the past year and up 4.2%

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Klook Joins STAAH Platform to Expand Its Travel Network Amidst High Demand from Asia

STAAH

The platform hosts over 500 online booking channels, and offers a real-time, two-way connection to some of the world’s top property management systems and central reservation systems to enable seamless delivery of rates, availability and reservations for hotels.

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Revenue Managers: Yes It’s a Seller’s Market But Don’t Get Greedy

Revenue Hub

In 2014, we expected the same level of demand to repeat, but we were wrong. Not having anticipated this when setting our pricing strategy, we priced as we had in 2013 and 2014. Labor Day weekend 2014 was not beautiful. The concert returned with similarly high demand the next year, and we took full advantage of the opportunity.

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The Mille Club: Thinking of the Hidden Costs for High Rates

Larry Mogelonsky

With airfares being relatively much more expensive than today, a trip of this nature would not be commonplace, reserved for HNWI travelers. One such resort catering to Americans, the Dorado Beach Resort (now a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property) offered room rates of over $100 per night, equivalent to roughly $1,000 in today’s dollars.

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Raising the Table Stakes: Why Omnichannel Is More Important Than Ever in Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

Now, almost every restaurant offers delivery, almost every restaurant connects to Ubereats or DoorDash or has an online ordering platform and almost every restaurant uses a reservation system or even a loyalty platform. 2020 fast-tracked the adoption of omnichannel for even the most traditional dine-in establishments.

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Hold The Phone! 6 Tips for Converting Hotel Calls to Bookings

Revenue Hub

This 2014 (but still very relevant) article by Doug Kennedy of the Kennedy Training Network offers excellent advice about how to quote pricing effectively, including tips for handling rate objections. Proven reservation sales techniques will ensure you snag that booking. Use Basic Sales Tactics. Ask for the booking.

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