An Assessment of Basic Global Distribution Systems: Development of Synergies Between Hotels and Hospitality Partners This paper briefly identifies and describes the impact global distribution systems have in regards to helping improve these synergistic relationships. In the context of this paper, the term global distribution systems refer to the communications developed between the hotel and the hospitality partner. Due to the impact networked communications have upon the hotel industry, the focus of is on digital communications facilitated through a networked medium, such as the Internet or data communications. A case study of popular Internet service provider Hotwire.com is used to illustrate the impact of the synergistic relationship. Pages: 20 Bibliography: 20 source(s) listed Filename: 22152 globalsystems.doc Price: 179.00