Hotel Revenue & Management Blog

What is the meaning / definition of Opaque Sites, in the hospitality industry? Opaque Sites are booking channels and OTA websites where the supplier (in this case the hotel) remains hidden until after the purchase is complete. The customer sees only the product category (destination, star rating of the hotel) and the price but not the brand. After paying, the website [...]

What is the meaning / definition of ODD, in the hospitality industry? ODD stands for: Online Distribution Database. It is the former term for Hotel Content Database (HCD). See also: Pegasus Synonyms ODD Online Distribution Database

What is the meaning / definition of OBE, in the hospitality industry? OBE stands for Online Booking Engine. It is an online application which allows to chose from a wide range of travel products (hotels, air tickets, conference halls etc.) and book them on the Internet. An OBE displays rates and allocations in real time and shows the customer an [...]