IDS Facts & Figures

The internet is a world-wide phenomenon. Being able to distribute and sell your hotel content through the internet is no longer a matter of choice, it is a necessity. Finding the right internet technology partner will make the difference between success and failure.

  • Today, the internet processes a staggering 52%* of all hotel reservations.
  • 1.7 billion** consumers have access to the internet and this number is growing by the day.
  • Amadeus LinkHotel has built the technology and connections to distribute your hotels to over 100 of the world’s major e-travel sites (through Pegasus).
  • In addition to the Pegasus network, we plan to expand our direct connections to other industry-leading travel websites over the next 12 months. Please check our News page for regular updates.
  • Our content management tool – Amadeus LinkHotel Web Planning – ensures you have instant access to manage your internet sales channels easily: open/close property availability, adjust rates and inventory at the touch of a button.
  • Amadeus LinkHotel Web Planning removes the need to update multiple extranets. Central control minimises manual errors, saves time and ensures rate consistency across internet channels.
  • Amadeus LinkHotel properties can choose to distribute public, commissionable rates or net rates through the Pegasus IDS network.  Please note, direct contracts are required with each Pegasus provider to sell net rates.

Don’t delay, get connected today!

* Source: TravelClick eMonitor and eTrack Reports – 2009 YTD
** Source: Internet World Stats – Usage and Population Statistics Sep 2009. Exact figure: 1,733,933,741

Benefits of joining Amadeus LinkHotel:

Flexible membership options: solutions are modular and scaleable, so can be upgraded at any time to suit each hotel company’s inidividual requirements.

Long-term commitment for continued investment in Amadeus LinkHotel technology solutions, sales tools and marketing services.

Global recognition of an established and respected travel industry brand.

Centralised content management solution: 'Amadeus LinkHotel Web Planning'.

Dedicated Account Manager, ensuring streamlined support from signature to activitation, and our ongoing advisory service post-launch.

Competitive fees, with no hidden costs. Our business model integrates all services into a single transaction fee.

PMS and RMS interfaces.

Automated commission processing: 'Amadeus LinkHotel Commissions'.

Business reporting: 'Amadeus LinkHotel Reports'.

Exclusive Amadeus LinkHotel member benefits: sign-up marketing package, specialist product information, representation at major trade events and much more…

Consortia and Corporate RFP management.

Voice reservation booking tool: 'Amadeus LinkHotel Voice'.

The latest hotel distribution technology based on open standards and OTA compliant: offers unparalleled scalability and reliability guarantees.

GDS marketing advisory service.

Multi-GDS and IDS connectivity.

Customised product training.

Web booking engine functionality: 'Amadeus LinkHotel Web'.

Please contact us to find out more about joining Amadeus LinkHotel

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