GDS – Global Distribution System Services

GDS Services

The four major Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Sabre, Galileo/Apollo, Amadeus and Worldspan provide travel reservation systems to over 150,000 travel agencies worldwide. Despite growing competition from Internet websites and direct supplier reservations, in 2002 the GDS accounted for nearly 47 million bookings!

Full Service GDS Representation

UniVisit’s Central Reservation System (CRS) subscribes to the highest level of connectivity for each GDS. This means that when travel agents shop for hotels, they know that the rates and availability for hotels under the UV chain code are accurate from the very first screen. UniVisit will also provide your property with access to all features and options provided by the various GDS.

UniVisit’s team of dedicated Hospitality Market Managers ensure that all UV property listings have every available advantage for successful marketing to travel agencies. During UV GDS implementation, your Market Manager will:

  • Analyze your existing GDS listings (if any) for possible improvements.
  • Perform a competitive analysis against other GDS properties in your market.
  • Help develop accurate and attractive hotel descriptions.
  • Ensure policies, room types and rate codes are presented accurately and clearly.
  • Provide a clear understanding of GDS functions and marketing opportunities.
  • Offer ideas for additional revenue streams and cost savings available to your property.
  • Introduce UniVisit client support and other UV distribution options.
  • Provide your property with a UV Quality Certificate and signage.

Once your property is activated under the UV chain code and made available to travel agents worldwide, there are several easy-to-use options for inventory and rate management. Using UniVisit’s extranet, you can control rates, inventory, and receive reports from anywhere via the Internet 24 hours a day. Optionally, UniVisit’s Property Management System (PMS) will control all day-to-day hotel functions and integrate seamlessly for CRS rate and availability management.

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