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This arctic is about what is a global Distribution System, history of the GDS, how does a GDS work and what benefits GDS offer.

A GDS or Global distribution system can come in handy for many different purposes. Some of these companies such as Expedia and Travelocity are know ones in the United States. It is important to weight pros and cons when deciding who to book with when choosing a hotel or an airlines especially since there are so many options. Depending on how you book especially when bundling with a GDS you could get a great deal.

This article evaluates the past and current roles of GDS in the travel and tourism industry. It is clear that the GDS has adapted and changed with the times and now is able to do even more than at its initial conception. However, as the article pointed out the all the functions of the GDS it is clear that OTA's ad websites are also able to provide a lot of these same functions. We discussed this week whether the GDS system is still currently a relevant system and most agreed that it is. However, as we look to the future it will be interesting to see what evolutions the GDS has yet to go through and how it will attempt to remain relevant in the ever changing tourism market.

This article is appropriate for those who want to gain historical knowledge of the evolution of Global Distribution Systems (GDS) over the last few decades. The whole history of airlines' creation of the system and how they adapted to insert the computerized reservation system in the 70s. The article offers, through didactic illustrations, the evolution of the system and future perspectives that have been implemented today. Furthermore, offering a brief description of the analog era, the implementation of electronic booking, and how travel agents adapted to new technologies. Overall, it is an excellent source of information that serves as a basis for a better understanding the system's evolution today.

With the advancement of technology in the hospitality sector, much has been adopted to fit the new environment. And as technology aid, the interactive sense of technology across hospitality, some of the major trends that have begun to manifest are shaping the industry and the sector. Technology modified the advancement of utilities and different facilities to transition from electronic to digital in the 21st century. And thus, evoking the need for keyless entry. Hotels with integrated technology can allow guests to access their rooms through smartphones, kiosks, and sometimes plastic cards as keys. The initialization of voice command services such as Amazon's Alexa has been brought to offer a comforting experience as guests can interact and request reservations through Alexa. Robots have been used to adjust the scenes and operations of smart hotels. Thus, every facility within the environment becomes accessible in a digital way. This is also supported by advanced security and digital amenities, which offer numerous growth opportunities.

Technology and Event Management

As the hospitality industry embraces the need to optimize performance with technology, it, therefore, assigns technology a significant role in its productivity. The article thus engages an appeal of how technology is monetized to aid the success of next-generation hotel sales and event management software. With the alteration of the market to fit and adopt the use of technology, it increases its chances of seizing opportunities to aid in the determination of space utilization, to better capitalize on the in-demand spaces that are available. The suitability of having to compare multiple venues, for cost and suitability aligns with the nature of overcoming the shortcomings of the market. Thus, the article is rudimental in highlighting such cases.

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I've known about this software since it won the Hotel Tech Report awards for the best Property Management System (PMS) of this year. Worth reading, this page explains all of its functionalities and the benefits that a software like this can offer to hoteliers. It's a great platform to investigate and discover where the present and future of hospitality are going.

Short article discussing the various uses of NFC technology in the hotel industry and its advantages. Very interesting for hoteliers to explore the implementation of new technologies in hotels

Here is a very informative and interesting blog on how Hospitality Tech can be upscaled with AR.

Discover the immersive power of AR and VR 3D modeling in transforming experiences. Unleash your imagination with cutting-edge technology.

This blog post delves into the world of location-based marketing, shedding light on its mechanisms and significance within the hospitality industry. It demystifies the workings of location-based marketing, where businesses use location data to target and engage potential customers. The post explores how accurate location information enables personalized offers and advertisements, enhancing customer experiences. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of location-based marketing to the hospitality sector, as it empowers hotels, restaurants, and travel services to reach the right audience at the right time. By leveraging location data intelligently, the hospitality industry can create compelling marketing campaigns, foster customer loyalty, and ultimately boost revenue and customer satisfaction.