Distribution and channels

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• Distribution and channels

  Hotel allotment contracts: release periods and clauses to check

  This guide explains how to read hotel allotment contracts clause by clause. It covers release periods, guarantee terms, stop-sale rights, and rate validity to help you apply rules consistently at the reservations desk.

  AI draft · awaiting editorial review

  2 November 202612 min read

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  Stop sale in hotels: when to close a channel and how

  A stop sale withholds rooms from sale, but scope and timing determine its success. This guide explains the four stop sale types, contract differences, and logging best practices.

  AI draft · awaiting editorial review

  2 November 20269 min read

• Distribution and channels

  Channel manager mapping: room types, rate plans and testing

  Channel manager mapping connects hotel products to booking channels. Learn to build an auditable sheet, name products clearly, and test derived rates to prevent mismatches.

  AI draft · awaiting editorial review

  2 November 202613 min read

• Distribution and channels

  Hotel double bookings across channels: causes and prevention

  Accidental double bookings stem from small gaps like mapping errors or off-system sales. This guide explains the causes and provides a daily reconciliation routine to prevent them.

  AI draft · awaiting editorial review

  2 November 202612 min read

• Distribution and channels

  PMS vs channel manager vs booking engine: what each one does

  A PMS holds the room count and guest record, while a channel manager distributes availability. Learn who owns each data point to prevent double bookings.

  AI draft · awaiting editorial review

  1 November 202610 min read