Hospitality Distribution Systems Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a component of the global distribution system (GDS)?

• Sabre

• Galileo

• Priceline

• Amadeus

What is the primary function of a switch like Pegasus or Wizcom in GDS connectivity?

• It sells rooms at net rates

• It connects small providers to the GDS

• It hides inventory from customers

• It performs room audits

Which of the following websites follows the opaque model in IDS?

• Expedia

• Priceline

• Hotwire

• Hilton.com

In the merchant model of distribution, who sets the final price to the customer?

• Hotel

• Travel agent

• Third-party operator

• GDS

What is a referral site also known as?

• Proprietary website

• Meta search engine

• Wholesale operator

• Auction site

Which model allows customers to bid for rooms and pay only if their bid is accepted?

• Merchant model

• Retail model

• Auction model

• Opaque model

The Net ADR Yield is calculated as:

• Net room rate / Total cost

• Net room rate / Standard ADR

• Standard ADR / Net room rate

• Net room rate – commission

Which channel typically gives the highest Net ADR Yield?

• GDS

• Online third-party site

• Proprietary website

• Auction site

A retail operation earns revenue through:

• Owning hotel inventory

• Charging transaction fees

• Marking up net rates

• Commission from providers

The term Web 2.0 includes all the following EXCEPT:

• Blogs

• Video-sharing sites

• GDS platforms

• Social networking