Channel distribution

Manage OTAs, GDS, and additional booking platforms.

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Global distribution systems (GDS) best practicesGlobal Distribution Systems connect travel agents worldwide to hotel inventory.
Manage static content and descriptions that displays to travel agents in global distribution systemsManage your hotel's static content and descriptions in the CRS that displays to travel agents in global distribution systems.
Monitor and understand PMS integrations across your propertiesMonitor PMS activity status, manage integrations, and troubleshoot communication issues between the CRS and PMS systems.
Virtual property channelsCreate sub-properties under your primary hotel for OTA channels, enabling separate selling strategies while maintaining centralized rate, availability, and reservation control.
Map a travel agent profile to a channelAutomatically attach specific travel agent profiles to reservations from designated channels and subchannels.
External booking channel auto suppress ARIConfigure automatic availability, rates and inventory (ARI) suppression for channel mappings based on your property setup preferences.
PMS multi close restriction processingProcess multiple close-type restrictions independently from your PMS to maintain precise availability control across distribution channels.
Expedia quick connect and expedia connectUnderstand the key differences between Expedia's two connection types to choose the right option for your property's distribution needs.
Booking.com and Expedia occupancy based pricingEnable strategic room pricing for different guest occupancies on Booking.com and Expedia instead of using flat surcharges.
Include meal plan amenity for DHISCO channelThe CRS provides connectivity to the DHISCO channel, offering distribution solutions to over 100,000 hotels worldwide representing 300+ hotel chains across more than 200 countries.
Expedia quick connect (EQC) supported functionalityQuick connect is a direct connection allowing properties to manage Expedia room and rate plans through the CRS instead of Expedia's extranet.
Update tax settings in CRS for German tax changeThis article will outline what steps to take to update your tax to reflect the new changes by the German government from the 1st January 2026.