Hotel Revenue & Management Blog

What is the meaning / definition of HEDNA in the hospitality industry? HEDNA stands for: Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association. The non-for-profit organisation, founded in 1991, is dedicated to the advancement of hospitality distribution through strategic collaboration and knowledge sharing. HEDNA brings together hospitality industry leaders and innovators to explore and influence the world of electronic distribution. Members represent all areas [...]

What is the meaning / definition of Heads in Beds in the hospitality industry? Of course, any hotel’s aim is to maximise profits. The best way to do this is to make as many bookings as possible. When discussing the level of occupancy of hotel rooms, staff will often use the term: Heads in Beds. This may sound a bit [...]

What is the meaning / definition of HCD in the hospitality industry? HCD stands for: Hotel Content Database. HCD, formerly (ODD – Online Distribution Database), is a content database service offered by Pegasus Solutions. It includes text, images, geocoding, contact information etc. from the hotels in multiple languages. With his HCD Pegasus manages the largest repository of hotel descriptive content in [...]