FAQ
What is the Global Distribution System? GDS?
GDS is the worldwide system of 600,000 Travel Agents worldwide use to book travel through their computer systems. The 4 major systems are Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus and WorldSpan. Sabre and Galileo originate in the United States, while Amadeus is European and WorldSpan is based in the Orient. Together they encompass the global reach that the major hotel chains required to reach the majority of the traveling public.Top
What is the Internet Data Distribution System? IDS/ADS?
ADS/IDS is the data switch that feeds your property availability and rates to 5,000 Travel Related Web sites throughout the world.Top
What is the booking engine?
The Web site Booking Engine gives your property's web site an interface to connect to the global central reservation system which allows travellers to check your real-time rates & availabilities and make on-line reservations directly on your website.Top
How will the services translate into more reservations for my property?
By connecting you into the GDS and ADS systems with a well designed availability system your property is now visible to millions of travellers worldwide both on the internet and via travel agents.Top
What is the single entry availability calendar?
WE have eliminated the worry of double bookings and made reservations being generated from multiple sources much easier to manage with the introduction of the "Single Entry Availability Calendar". This easy to use online calendar, is designed to quickly change availability across the both the GDS and ADS electronic booking systems and comes with your fees.Top
Can I block my availability calendar for times when I know I will not have rooms available?
Yes, availability calendar control is a key to success in the small property rental business. Major hotels have it down to a science and use the same methods now offered to you by Zurich Systems.Top
What about the Cost?
The performance based per reservation cost is a percent plus a GDS fee, billed monthly after the traveller has stayed. If a Travel Agency commission is due, this will be billed.Top
Does online reservations work for small properties?
Yes, It simply allows someone to make a reservation based on availability information that you provide to the network into the GDS through our property interface. You can use this system from anywhere you are located.Top
I'm very busy, how much of my time will this take?
Not much. Our customer support team will assist you in learning to use the maintenance account, and help enter all of your property info. Once this is done, all you need to do is maintain the availability. That means, if you get a reservation from another source, just log in, enter the dates you want to close, and click save. This will update all agent terminals and websites using the GDS in just a few seconds.Top
Sign. Up?
1.Submit your Hotel information on the Registration Page.
2. We will email you a contract. Please sign and fax back to us.
3. We will setup your account.
Averages 4 to 15 days before your property becomes visible.Top