What is a Global Distribution System (GDS) in the hospitality industry?
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What is a Global Distribution System (GDS) in the hospitality industry?

Travelers now book through a variety of channels – direct websites, online travel agencies (OTAs), corporate agents and more – making it crucial for hotels to be everywhere their guests are searching.

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What is a Global Distribution System (GDS) in the hospitality industry?
by Jonathan Gough
12 September 2025LighthouseRevenue Management
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What is TRevPAR? Total Revenue Per Available Room explained
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What is TRevPAR? Total Revenue Per Available Room explained

As a revenue manager, if you focus solely on room income, you risk overlooking valuable contributions from other parts of the property that can significantly boost your bottom line, such as F&B, spa services and paid add-ons.

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What is TRevPAR? Total Revenue Per Available Room explained
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Beyond points: Building a customer loyalty strategy that drives direct revenue
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Beyond points: Building a customer loyalty strategy that drives direct revenue

True hotel customer loyalty reveals itself in moments like this: A guest walks into your lobby after a long day of travel, and your front desk agent greets him by name, Welcome, Mr. Johnson! It’s so nice to have you back for a third visit with us. W...

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Hotel cart abandonment recovery: The multi-channel playbook
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Hotel cart abandonment recovery: The multi-channel playbook

Hotel cart abandonment recovery isn’t just about recapturing lost revenue — it’s about creating moments of connection with your guests that ultimately bring them back to book direct with you.

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The building blocks of a first-party data strategy for hotel revenue
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The building blocks of a first-party data strategy for hotel revenue

Imagine a beautifully crafted mosaic, where each tile—unique in shape, color, and texture—comes together to form a breathtaking masterpiece.

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The building blocks of a first-party data strategy for hotel revenue
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Enhancing Hospitality: The Dynamics of Multi-Property Management

In the hospitality industry, managing multiple properties transcends simply expanding the number of locations; it involves elevating the guest experience to new heights. At the core of this strategy is the creation of a unified guest profile, ensuri...

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