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RateGain Emerges as Top Cloudbeds Alternative for Multi-Property Hotels, Offering Integrated Distribution and Booking Capabilities

📈 Worldwide public cloud spending is projected to reach $723.4 billion in 2025, increasing from $595.7 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. For hotels seeking Cloudbeds alternatives, RateGain's UNO Direct Stack offers a unified platform for multi-property chains, focusing on distribution and direct booking. Little Hotelier targets single-property independents with a simple system. RoomRaccoon and Guesty cater to small/mid-size hotels and short-term rentals, respectively. Mews and SiteMinder provide modern, broad-channel solutions for varied property needs.

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VIETJET QAZAQSTAN Selects RateGain's AirGain for Real-Time Airfare Pricing Intelligence to Boost Competitive Strategy

🚀 India, August 18, 2026: VIETJET QAZAQSTAN partners with RateGain to use AirGain, an AI-powered airfare pricing platform, for real-time competitive insights. This partnership enhances pricing strategy across Central Asia, allowing the airline to track fares, benchmark competitors, and spot pricing gaps effectively. Founded in 2015 and rebranded in 2025 after investment from Sovico Group, VIETJET QAZAQSTAN continues to expand. RateGain, established in 2004, serves over 13,000 clients in 160+ countries.

Hotel CRS Guide 2026: Understanding Central Reservation Systems and Their Role in Addressing Rate Discrepancies

🏨 In 2026, the use of a Central Reservation System (CRS) in hotels aims to eliminate manual reconciliation and prevent overbooking. Despite this, many hotels experience issues with rate discrepancies and system integration. This highlights ongoing challenges in achieving seamless communication between systems, even with CRS implementation, which impacts efficiency and accuracy in reservations across the hospitality industry.

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Over 600,000 Travel Agents Use Global Distribution Systems to Book Hotel Rooms Worldwide

✈️ More than 600,000 travel agents globally utilize a global distribution system to book hotel rooms. This platform is crucial for corporate travel managers, TMCs, and consortia, who rely on these screens to make bookings. Hotels featured on these platforms are gaining a significant edge in booking visibility and volume.

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2026 Report: 60% of Hoteliers Evaluate Only Two or Three PMS Vendors Before Making a Decision

🏠 60% of hoteliers evaluate only 2-3 vendors before choosing a PMS, states the 2026 PMS Report by HotelTechReport. Property management systems (PMS) promise similar features like reservations, front desk services, and reporting. Despite the similar offerings, PMSs are central to hotel operations, functioning as the hotel’s brain.

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48% of Hotels Willing to Switch PMS Vendors Due to Reliability; 42% Over Cybersecurity, Reports HotelTechReport.

🏨 In 2026, HotelTechReport surveyed 450 hotel operators revealing that 48% would switch PMS vendors due to reliability issues, while 42% cited cybersecurity concerns. The study highlights the critical role of PMS in hotel operations.

100-Room Hotel at $150 Daily Rate Pays Over $450,000 Annually in OTA Commissions

🏨 A 100-room hotel, with a $150 average daily rate and a 55% OTA share, pays over $450,000 annually in OTA commissions. This expense increases with issues like double bookings or stale rates, which divert demand to these costly channels.

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Matt Talks Hospitality Podcast Discusses Hoteliers' Reluctance to Upgrade Outdated PMS Due to Past Migration Challenges

🏨 Hoteliers face a dilemma with outdated Property Management Systems (PMS) that slow operations. Despite knowing the drawbacks, many stick with their current systems due to past migration challenges that were disruptive, costly, or too painful. The discussion by Ira Vouk and Simone Puorto on the Matt Talks Hospitality podcast highlights the ongoing struggle to balance system efficiency with the hassle of upgrading. As the industry looks towards 2026, finding a smoother transition process is crucial.

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NDC Transactions Reach 20.3% of Total ARC-Settled Transactions in December 2024, Up from 18.4% in 2023

✈ In December 2024, NDC transactions made up 20.3% of all ARC-reported transactions, marking an increase from 18.4% the previous year. Despite expectations, NDC has not yet replaced GDS bookings. The Airlines Reporting Corporation provides this insight, reflecting the U.S. travel agency market's current state. The post, “Global Distribution System (GDS): 2026 Guide for Hotels,” was featured on RateGain.

RateGain's Report Highlights Complexity of Multi-Property Booking Engines for Hotel Groups by 2025

🏨 By 2025, managing hotel groups will become increasingly complex, especially for those operating multiple properties. RateGain's report emphasizes the intricacies behind a single "book now" button across various hotels. A multi-property booking engine enhances guest experience by allowing searches, comparisons, and bookings for all hotels in a group through a unified system. This approach promises streamlined operations but requires an advanced technological setup to integrate multiple hotels seamlessly.

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