Distribution

Visits to travel sites decline again after reports of more infections
News / Online
Visits to travel sites decline again after reports of more infections
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2020
While all segments had seen month-on-month improvement in website visits and bookings in April and May, travel trends dipped again in June and into July.  Read More
Looking to Las Vegas: Why hotels should think like tech companies to survive
Opinion / Distribution
Looking to Las Vegas: Why hotels should think like tech companies to survive
By Carlisle Connally - Koddi | July 14, 2020
Like many others in the hospitality industry, Las Vegas hotel properties will need to operate more like tech companies and less like real estate holding companies if they’re going to weather the storm... Read More
Koala adds €1.6M in seed funding to boost expansion and develop new products
News / Startups
Koala adds €1.6M in seed funding to boost expansion and develop new products
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2020
Travel insurance specialist Koala is bringing its first airlines and travel agencies on board following seed investment. Read More
The next business model for the short-term rental market
Opinion / Distribution
The next business model for the short-term rental market
By Vanessa de Souza Lage - Rentals United | July 10, 2020
Diversification and risk management will be the keys for survival in the new world. Read More
TravelPerk acquires Albatross to boost risk-management capability
News / Distribution
TravelPerk acquires Albatross to boost risk-management capability
By Linda Fox | July 9, 2020
TravelPerk is rounding out its duty of care functionality through its acquisition of Albatross, although the startup will continue to operate as a standalone unit and sell its services to other... Read More
eDreams positioned to "thrive" post-coronavirus, continues growth in revenue diversification
News / Online
eDreams positioned to "thrive" post-coronavirus, continues growth in revenue diversification
By Linda Fox | July 9, 2020
eDreams Odigeo bookings are down 4% for the full-year 2020 reporting period, despite the onset of the coronavirus. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 32 - Ben Baldanza of Spirit Airlines
Interview / Distribution
How I Got Here, episode 32 - Ben Baldanza of Spirit Airlines
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2020
Ben Baldanza is credited with transforming Spirit Airlines into an ultra-low-cost carrier and creating many of the strategies that its rivals have since copied. He talks to PhocusWire's Kevin May and... Read More
Q&A: Sabre on equitable deals in airline distribution
News / Distribution
Q&A: Sabre on equitable deals in airline distribution
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2020
Sabre executive vice president Wade Jones discusses what he believes constitutes a fair distribution deal with airlines. Read More
Airline merchandizing - Finding growth in a time of survival
From Our Partners / Distribution
Airline merchandizing - Finding growth in a time of survival
By Datalex | July 6, 2020
Traditional industry benchmarks, KPIs and insights are now obsolete. However, while uncertainty rules the day, it is still possible to find new growth, as the industry continues to restart its... Read More
InPhocus, episode 16 - Tales with some optimism
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 16 - Tales with some optimism
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2020
In the latest episode of InPhocus, we speak to Klaus Kohlmeyer about a unique collection of interviews with hoteliers for his own podcast, Unconstrained Conversations. Read More
Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders
News / Technology
Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders
By Linda Fox | July 3, 2020
The company originally announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Australia-based Locomote in August 2014, ahead of its IPO in late-September of the same year. Read More
Tobias Wann leaves as CEO of OYO's vacation rental unit
News / Distribution
Tobias Wann leaves as CEO of OYO's vacation rental unit
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2020
After a year heading OYO Vacation Homes, Tobias Wann has handed the reins to chief operating officer Raj Kamal. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Everything you need to know about open and secure travel marketplaces
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Everything you need to know about open and secure travel marketplaces
By PhocusWire | July 2, 2020
This free webinar is your chance to understand how the distribution model is changing and how players across the industries are seizing the opportunity to think in a new, deeper and more secure... Read More
Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future
News / Technology
Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2020
Amadeus says AI is playing an increasing role in travel distribution, but the need for humans remains. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Chicago
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Chicago
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2020
The state should be commended for creating a plan, clearly defining the metrics required to be met in order to advance to the next phase and continually communicating progress by publishing a robust... Read More
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