What is the
Global Distribution System?
The Global Distribution System (GDS) has long been the walled garden of international corporate travel. It’s how enterprise buyers and travel agents book flights, hotels, car hire and now - for the first time - professional short-term rentals.
Think of it like this: When someone books a flight using the code LHR for Heathrow or JFK for New York, they’re using the GDS. On the same system, your properties become instantly searchable by over 600,000 travel agents and global corporates, complete with real-time pricing, availability, and instant confirmation. It’s what’s been putting hotels like Hilton, Accor, and Marriott in front of corporate buyers for decades.
Whether it's a week-long relocation stay in London or a last-minute government booking in Edinburgh, the GDS puts your listings directly in front of buyers who would never use leisure travel-focused Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb or Booking.com.
Professional short-term rentals have entered the big leagues – and TrustedStays is your avenue there.