Following an era in which Internet booking exploded, and we saw the proliferation of all kinds of rates floating through cyberspace, hoteliers have recognized the need to retake control of their business from Internet distribution channels and manage rates across such channels in order not to lose revenue. "Channel management is a critical component of revenue management and is becoming more critical," says Jimmy Suh, vice president of revenue management & distribution for Kimpton Hotels, San Francisco.
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