Session 9: Electronic Distribution Systems Revision Questions

1. What are the objectives of electronic distribution ?
2. Discuss five types of electronic distribution systems.
3. Why are global distribution systems so important to the travel and hospitality industry ? What critical functions do they provide ?
4. Identify and describe five types of Internet distribution systems.
5. Describe two types of distribution channel management software (e.g. software that can help suppliers manage their distribution function, whether on an external site or on their own web site).
6. Why is it more complicated to develop a distribution channel management strategy nowadays ?

Session 9: Property Management System

Micros Fideo Property Management System (PMS)

PMS offered via SaaS model (Software-as-a-Service)- click on Demo under MyPMS

Reports from a Property Management System (PMS)

Activity Management System integrated with PMS

Revenue Management System from Micros

Guestware CRM

Session 8: Electronic Distribution for Airlines and Hotels

Please visit these links to find out more about technology options available to hotels who wish to sell and market their properties electronically.

1. MyFidelio.net (there are two online demos available for connecting hotels to travel agencies and connecting hotels to a web site)
2. Siteminder Channel Manager (online tour available)
3. Siteminder Booking Button (web booking engine that can be included on a hotel's web site)