New CRS for Members
Preparations are underway for the introduction of a new web-based interface that will allow hotels to load rates, packages and inventory directly onto the Great Hotels and Special Hotels of the World websites, bypassing the GDS and its associated costs.

Yunna Takeuchi, Sales & Marketing Director, e-Distribution said: “Loading inventory through the GDS can be costly and limiting, especially when it comes to reacting to market changes. This is where GHO’s extranet comes into play, empowering members with direct control over their rates and inventory.” Another core advantage of the extranet, which forms a cornerstone of the company’s
e-Distribution strategy, is the value that hotels will receive from their rates, including priority online ranking and additional marketing. The extranet is due to come online in early 2006.