The Difference Between CRS And GDS in The Travel Industry:
Introduction of GDS and CRS: If you are planning to enter the travel industry, it is important to understand the difference between these terms. It will help you to gain more online visibility and sell your services effectively to travelers. 1. Global Distribution System (GDS): A global distribution system is a huge database that stores and updates huge amount of information about inventory and hotel rates to travel agents and travel websites. Global distribution system is responsible for the extensive growth of the online travel industry and was the stepping stone of most internet-based travel services. Through Global Distribution System, travel agencies can access real-time availability, price and offers of flight tickets, rental cars, hotel rooms, cruises, ferry reservations, trains and other services. When compared to public rates, hotels sell their rooms cheaper on GDS. It’s critical also for the properties to be on a GDS. Travelers now go to travel portals to find travel products. So, hotels, car rentals, etc. have to be there to get Internet visibility and, thus, more reservations. A GDS allows real-time access to inventory system of a hotel with the current prices, discounts, room types, facilities like Wi-Fi and different aspects of interest to the potential customer. Owners can hire a good travel technology company to get access to the GDS of their choice. A property