What It Is
GDS by SiteMinder is SiteMinder's in-house global distribution system representation service, providing hotels with a single, managed connection to the world's major GDS networks — Sabre, Amadeus, Apollo, Worldspan, and Galileo by Travelport. It bundles technical connectivity with sales and marketing representation, consortia advice, and local customer support.
Who It Serves and How to Connect
The service targets hotels of all sizes that want to reach the global travel agency community — particularly corporate and business travelers who book through GDS platforms. Hotels connect via SiteMinder's platform, which integrates with their existing PMS and channel manager. Rates and availability flow in real time from the PMS to all connected GDS channels, ensuring synchronized inventory across the travel agent network.
Notable Specialty
Unlike standalone GDS connectivity providers, GDS by SiteMinder combines technology with managed representation — hotels receive consortia program advice and account management alongside the technical connection. This is particularly valuable for independent hotels that lack the internal resources to manage GDS relationships separately. The service covers weekday corporate demand, complementing leisure OTA distribution.