{"id":531,"date":"2018-07-24T05:46:40","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T05:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/?p=531"},"modified":"2018-07-24T06:16:42","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T06:16:42","slug":"hotel-gds-description-how-to-get-it-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/07\/hotel-gds-description-how-to-get-it-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel GDS Description \u2013 how to get it right?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The GDS still is, and will most likely remain, a noteworthy channel for ARI distribution and reservations for hotels. Both recreation and corporate travel operators utilize it to search and book hotels. Numerous OTA sites likewise utilize the GDS for room stock. Hence, it is critical that your hotel is available on GDS.<\/p>\n

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We have put together a few tips and tricks on how hotels are getting the most out of their GDS channels through descriptive content. The Hotel GDS<\/a> Description (HOD) goes about as your hotel’s electronic leaflet. It is conceivably your brand brochure for tour operators and travel agents to access and get all the pertinent details with your property description, hotel amenities and data about neighborhood attractions etc. Here are the top GDS HOD Tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. General hotel description<\/strong> \u2013 Try to keep your hotel description very targeted \u2013 put the hotel USPs and try to provide key differentiators and why a guest must chose your hotel over competitor\u2019s.<\/li>\n
  2. Facilities and Services<\/strong> \u2013 List out all your amenities and services \u2013 provide restaurant details, timings, cuisine along with details of in-house services like salon, spa, gym, pool etc. Also, drop in a line about safety and security as these tend to be a key concern today.<\/li>\n
  3. Area Information<\/strong>: Mention any specific locational advantage you might have. Or else list out the nearby attractions to draw interest. Whether your hotel is downtown or near the airport, remember to put your Geo code for correct location identification.<\/li>\n
  4. Property Address<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure you put your hotel\u2019s full address and zip code correctly. Sabre uses the official street address to geocode the property. If you don\u2019t have a street number, use 1, to ensure better visibility and bookability.<\/li>\n
  5. Driving Directions <\/strong>\u2013 Provide details on the easiest way to reach your property, whether it is from the airport, train or bus stations or from downtown. Also, provide a phone number in case a guest is stuck and wants to connect to the hotel.<\/li>\n
  6. Room Type Name<\/strong> \u2013 GDS\u2019s provide 30 characters to cover this, so be creative. But remember to make sure that it\u2019s easy to understand the room type by the name you provide to it.<\/li>\n
  7. Room Type Description<\/strong> \u2013 Try to use this section to attract your guests with room details and inclusions like in-room coffee machine, free wi-fi, luxury bathing products, etc. The description should also adhere to the kind of property it is \u2013 luxury, corporate, budget etc.<\/li>\n
  8. Presentation<\/strong> \u2013 It is best to keep the description language crisp and fluid. Travel agents prefer short sentences or bulleted description. It helps to capture relevant points while covering all the necessary information.<\/li>\n
  9. Nearby Attractions<\/strong> \u2013 Include details about attractions in the area, timings, distance and directions to the place. This makes your hotel more appealing and train your concierge or front office staff to have details about shows \/tickets at these attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Keep your Hotel GDS<\/a> Description up to date. Whenever you introduce a new service or roomtype or if there are new attractions nearby, remember to update your hotel description. Always provide correct information and present in a nice and concise manner. Always keep your USPs on the top to catch the attention of the travel agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The GDS still is, and will most likely remain, a noteworthy channel for ARI distribution and reservations for hotels. Both recreation and corporate travel operators utilize it to search and book hotels. Numerous OTA sites likewise utilize the GDS for room stock. Hence, it is critical that your hotel is available on GDS. We have … <\/p>\n

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