• CRS is fast becoming the central hub of hotel distribution strategy

    Why the CRS is fast becoming the central hub of hotel distribution strategy

    Among the critical choices in formulating a revenue management strategy,selecting the primary distribution system for a hotel stands out. Historically, theProperty Management System (PMS) fulfilled this role, but its limitations havebecome increasingly evident in recent times. Let’s clarify that our PMS partners are invaluable, but it’s essential to recognizethat the PMS was primarily designed for […]

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    Everything you need to know about GDS and how to leverage it to sell your hotels

    Everything you need to know about GDS and how to leverage it to sell your hotels

    Despite often being overlooked, GDS bookings have surged beyond 2019 levels,with a 15 to 25% increase in average booking value. Learn what the GDS is, how itworks, and why it’s essential for reaching travel agents. Uncover how hotels, bothlarge and small, can benefit from this dynamic platform, and gain insights fromindustry experts on maximizing your […]

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    2023 Hotel Online Distribution Trends:

    2023 Hotel Online Distribution Trends: Drawing insights to guide your hospitality marketing & revenue strategies

    Each year D-EDGE publishes a comprehensive report to give you the keys todistribution and optimise your revenues. In this report you will find keydistribution metrics, including gross and average booking revenue, average rate,length of stay, channel market share, cancellation rates and lead times. Furthermore, they share strategies for leveraging new travel patterns to grow yourhotel […]

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    Consumer Payment Behavior Is Changing; Here’s How Hotels Can Capture More Bookings

    Consumer Payment Behavior Is Changing; Here’s How Hotels Can Capture More Bookings

    Published originally 13th March 2023 by D-Edge Payment processing has always been a major pain point for hotels. As new payment methods gain in popularity, things are getting even more complex. Gone are the days when cash was king. Globally, cashless payments are set to increase by more than 80% to almost 1.9 trillion transactions from 2020 […]

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