Internet Distribution System

What is an Internet Distribution System?

Internet Distribution System is an electronic system that facilitates purchases of hospitality products and services by consumers.

It is comprised of a variety of components, each falling into one of the following eight categories:

  1. Proprietary site (individual unit and/or CRS)
  2. Merchant model
  3. Retail operation
  4. Opaque site
  5. Auction site
  6. Referral service
  7. Special interest or niche site
  8. General Web Portal
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