Hotelchamp, a leader in conversion-driven hotel technology, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenGDS, a cloud-based connectivity platform, to deliver an end-to-end direct booking experience that rivals the speed, intelligence, and sophistication of leading OTAs. The collaboration brings together Hotelchamp’s high-performing Booking Engine with OpenGDS’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, empowering hoteliers to take full control of the guest journey while streamlining backend operations.
A Unified Solution for Modern Hospitality
The joint solution is designed to offer hoteliers a fast, on-brand booking experience backed by real-time data flows and deep integration with over 150 PMSs, channel managers, and rate systems. Already live with shared clients, the integration is delivering what hoteliers have long demanded: speed, simplicity, and seamlessness across both guest-facing and operational touchpoints.
“At OpenGDS, we believe reliable infrastructure is the silent partner of great guest experiences,” said Nico van der Veen, CEO of OpenGDS. “While Hotelchamp drives powerful direct booking journeys on the front-end, we ensure that their platform is backed by high-integrity, real-time data syncing and robust connectivity.”
Built to Compete with OTAs
Hotelchamp’s Booking Engine is the latest evolution in its direct booking suite, offering an OTA-style experience on the hotel’s own domain. Features include:
- Zero loading time and intuitive mobile navigation
- Personalised content and dynamic upselling
- Seamless payment options including Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Conversion-boosting tools such as scarcity messaging and review summaries
Combined with OpenGDS’s “Plug & Book” API, the solution enables hotels to offer the ease of an OTA with the ownership and flexibility of a direct booking.
“This partnership is a reflection of what we believe hotel technology should be: a perfect alignment of experience and infrastructure,” said Kristian Valk, CEO & Founder of Hotelchamp. “Together, we’re creating a foundation that helps hotels move faster, serve their guests better, and own more of their direct revenue.”
A Strategic Alliance for Growth
The partnership reflects a shared vision for the future of hotel technology—one where hoteliers can compete head-on with OTAs, reclaim control of their distribution, and deliver seamless guest experiences from search to stay.
“OpenGDS has become a true strategic partner,” said Luke Terheyden-Keighley, Head of Product at Hotelchamp. “Their technology is robust, scalable, and remarkably reliable. From real-time diagnostics to developer-friendly APIs, they’ve made implementation and scaling refreshingly straightforward.”
The joint solution is available now. Hoteliers interested in learning more can book a demo or visit OpenGDS to explore integration options.
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