The channel manager is a tool used by hotels to efficiently manage and control the distribution of your rooms and rates across various sales channels. 

It acts as an intermediary between the hotel reservation management system (CRS) and different distribution channels, such as online travel agencies.

Some common features and functions of a channel manager may include:

Automatic Inventory Sync:The channel manager automatically updates room availability in real time on all connected sales channels. This avoids the possibility of overbooking or double bookings. 

Centralized management of rates and restrictions: It allows you to establish and adjust room rates in all distribution channels centrally. It also makes it easy to set up restrictions, such as minimum or maximum stays, cancellation policies, and availability rules.

Integration with multiple channels: The channel manager integrates with various sales channels, such as popular OTAs (Booking.com, Expedia, etc.), booking websites, GDS and other relevant distribution systems. This expands the hotel's visibility and increases booking opportunities. 

Instant Update Changes:Any changes made, such as updating prices, availability or policies, are automatically reflected in all sales channels connected through the channel manager, ensuring the consistency of information in all points of sale. Reporting and analysis: Provides detailed reports and analysis on the performance of sales channels, such as occupancy rates, revenue generated, reservations by channel, among others. 

This helps hotels evaluate the effectiveness of their distribution strategy and make informed decisions. OTAs), reservation websites, GDS and other distribution systems.