Connecting your property to international travel agents and corporate bookers around the world does not have to mean dealing with expensive setups or complex contracts. Through Global Distribution Systems (GDS), your accommodation can be discovered and reserved by travel professionals across the globe, without adding extra admin to your day.
Here is a clear guide to what a GDS is and how NightsBridge links your property to these global networks seamlessly.
What is a GDS?
A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a worldwide network used by travel agents, corporate travel managers, and booking planners to reserve flights, rental cars, and accommodation for their clients.
When travel agents search for places to stay on a GDS, properties are represented and found under specific "chain codes". Being visible on a GDS puts your guesthouse, B&B, or boutique property directly on the screens of thousands of professional travel arrangers worldwide.
Globally, the four major GDS networks are Apollo, Worldspan, Galileo, and Sabre.
How NightsBridge connects you to GDS networks
Connecting to global distribution systems independently can be complicated and costly. NightsBridge simplifies this by linking your property directly to Apollo, Worldspan, and Galileo through our integration with Travelport Hotelzon.
- No separate sign-ups: You gain direct access to these global distribution networks through NightsBridge without needing to register or negotiate individual contracts with each platform separately.
- Significant cost savings: Accessing a GDS through NightsBridge saves you the substantial registration and operational fees usually required to join these systems independently.
- Effortless availability: Your rates and calendar updates flow through automatically, ensuring international travel agents always see accurate, real-time availability.
Which GDS networks are supported?
Through Travelport Hotelzon, your NightsBridge listing connects to:
- Apollo
- Worldspan
- Galileo
Please note: Travelport Hotelzon does not currently connect to the Sabre GDS network.