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REZbooker Booking Engine – Turning Your Hotel’s Website into an eCommerce Powerhouse 1473 802 HotelREZ

REZbooker Booking Engine – Turning Your Hotel’s Website into an eCommerce Powerhouse

The hospitality industry continues to evolve, creating new challenges for independent hoteliers. Shrinking profit margins, rising operational costs, and the constant drive to increase direct bookings make it harder to stay competitive. In this fast-changing environment, the right tools can transform challenges into opportunities. REZbooker ensures your website is more than a booking platform. It…

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5 Ways Hotels Benefit from a Global-Distribution System (GDS)
5 Ways Hotels Benefit from a Global Distribution System (GDS) 1064 737 HotelREZ

5 Ways Hotels Benefit from a Global Distribution System (GDS)

The main job of a global distribution system (GDS) is to help travel agents find hotels that meet their needs. This business-to-business platform helps companies get real-time data on travel arrangements. This includes hotel room availability. Companies can then offer these options to customers planning their trips. By creating a unified entry point, GDS allows…

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Hotel Owner Interview with Mark Lewis
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Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, Featured in Hotel Owner Magazine

We’re proud to announce that our CEO, Mark Lewis, has been featured in the latest issue of Hotel Owner magazine. In this exclusive interview, Mark shares his insights into the evolving hospitality landscape and the pivotal role that relationships play in shaping success in this industry. With decades of experience at the helm of HotelREZ,…

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best loved hotels
HotelREZ Launches Its New Consumer Brand Best Loved Hotels® 1939 1253 HotelREZ

HotelREZ Launches Its New Consumer Brand Best Loved Hotels®

Best Loved Hotels® unveils its consumer-facing brand that speaks directly to corporate and leisure travellers alike. Promising to take guests beyond the ordinary, HotelREZ Hotels and Resort’s has reimagined its esteemed collection of independent properties by striding into the B2C arena, reinforcing its market-leading representation and distribution offering. Benefitting from a network of 60 global…

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How a channel manager simplifies distribution
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How a Channel Manager Simplifies Online Distribution for Independent Hotels

Managing multiple online booking channels can become overwhelming for independent hoteliers, from updating room rates to ensuring availability accuracy, manual processes frequently lead to errors and missed opportunities. This blog explores how a channel manager simplifies online distribution, specifically benefiting independent hotels. Understanding online distribution in the hotel industry Hotel distribution encompasses listing rooms across…

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Green King & HotelREZ GDS
Greene King Grows Corporate Travel Bookings With HotelREZ 1069 639 HotelREZ

Greene King Grows Corporate Travel Bookings With HotelREZ

London, 10 March 2025 – Pubs with rooms giant, Greene King, grew GDS business 30% – increasing pre-Covid corporate travel revenue and continues to be a focus. Working with GDS specialist HotelREZ, the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer managed to add to its bottom line with growth in Average Daily Rate (ADR) within the…

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HotelREZ Wins Cvent Excellence Award for Corporate Travel Business Champion of the Year! 1200 627 HotelREZ

HotelREZ Wins Cvent Excellence Award for Corporate Travel Business Champion of the Year!

We did it! HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts are proud to be announced as Corporate Travel Business Champion of the Year at the popular Cvent Excellence Awards. This excellence award shows that we are market leaders in offering innovative corporate travel solutions by way of delivering Corporate RFPs to our growing number of properties. We ensure that the properties are accepted into the programmes and receive…

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European Hotels Challenge Booking.com 1500 1000 HotelREZ

European Hotels Challenge Booking.com

What the rate parity lawsuit means for independent hoteliers For years, many independent hoteliers across Europe felt like they were playing by someone else’s rules. Booking.com, the dominant online travel agency, required that hotels couldn’t offer lower prices on their own websites than they did on the platform, a condition known as a rate parity…

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Key Features of a Global Distribution System (GDS) for hotels 1024 709 HotelREZ

Key Features of a Global Distribution System (GDS) for hotels

In today’s hyper-connected travel landscape, a Global Distribution System (GDS) acts as a vital bridge between hotels and thousands of travel agents and corporate bookers worldwide. But before diving in, it is important to assess whether your property is a good fit and to ensure you partner with the right provider, like HotelREZ, one of…

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Hotel GDS vs OTAs: What is the difference, why it matters? 1024 709 HotelREZ

Hotel GDS vs OTAs: What is the difference, why it matters?

What is a GDS in the hotel industry? A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a powerful computer network that connects hotels, airlines, car rental companies and travel agents. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes engine that powers business travel. It gives real-time access to inventory, prices and availability, allowing agents to book instantly for their…

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