Global Distribution Systems (GDS)

Travel Agent GDS Help Desk

GDS Reference System
The Reference System in each GDS is continuously updated and can provide you with information ranging from rate guarantee and current marketing programs to the latest hotel openings.

GDS Guaranteed Room Rates
You may reserve from one to nine rooms up to 50 weeks in advance in the GDS. Our "Room Rate Guarantee" enables you to provide concrete rates for your clients. The guarantee states: "Rates returned with a confirmation number will be guaranteed at the time of booking through the GDS systems up to 50 weeks in advance of date of stay."

Our GDS Chain Codes
IHG brands are in the GDS systems under the following chain codes:

6C All IHG Brands
CP Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
HI Holiday Inn Express
YZ Staybridge Suites

IC InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
IN Hotel Indigo – Our Newest Brand
HI Holiday Inn Express
YO Candlewood Suites

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