Distribution

News / Online

MakeMyTrip enters corporate travel space with majority stake in Quest2Travel

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2019

This investment will help MakeMyTrip extend its service offerings to large corporates. Read More

News / Distribution

New OTA targets Muslim travelers looking for halal-friendly destinations

By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019

Rihaala is a new online travel agency focused on halal-friendly destinations and accommodations and user-generated content. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre sees quarterly revenue rise to $1.49B but other metrics hit by tech investments

By Kevin May | April 30, 2019

Sabre has filed a revenue increase of 6% in the first quarter of 2019, giving it $1.49 billion, but against a backdrop of declines on other key metrics. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel loyalty should be more than just rewards and favored partners

By Linda Fox | April 30, 2019

A discussion on loyalty in hotels sparked interesting comment around how program members should be treated. Read More

amadeus drivers of change in hospitality

News / Online

Welcome to next-generation hospitality: Attribute-based booking, tech-led services and achieving cult status

By Jill Menze | April 30, 2019

According to the new Drivers of Change in Hospitality report, produced by Amadeus in collaboration with InterContinental Hotels Group, Foresight Factory and Cornell University, there are three key... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb will convert commercial properties into luxury rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019

Airbnb is partnering with New York-based RXR Realty to create 200 luxury rentals in a Midtown Manhattan commercial high-rise. Read More

Interview / Distribution

STARTUP STAGE: Magpie wants to end content distribution woes in activities

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019

The company was founded in November 2018 by former tour operator Christian Watts. The startup has financial backing of Viator founder Rod Cuthbert as well as Venture Republic. Read More

Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Filip Filipov

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Filip Filipov

By PhocusWire | April 29, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Skyscanner vice president of product management Filip... Read More

News / Distribution

Rentals United adds $4.25M in funding to boost technology platform

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2019

The capital comes from Stella EOC Capital and Howzat Partners, with existing investors also participating in the round. Read More

News / Technology

Grab expands beyond ride-hailing with new services to become "everyday super app"

By Marissa Trew - WiT | April 24, 2019

Grab is adding four new services for its users in Singapore including hotel bookings through Agoda and Booking.com. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel cancelation rate at 40% as online travel agencies push free change policy

By Kevin May | April 23, 2019

Key findings from a major study carried out by D-Edge, the Accor-owned hotel technology group that includes the AvailPro and FastBooking platforms. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Wanderift brings a subscription model to air travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2019

Founded in December 2017, Wanderift allows users to buy a subscription of either $369 per month for three one-way flights or $459 per month for four one-way flights. Subscriptions are month-to-month.... Read More

Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Lax Poojary

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Lax Poojary

By PhocusWire | April 22, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Touring Bird (Area 120 - Google) co-founder and CEO Lax... Read More

News / Distribution

Middle East, part 3: How homegrown travel brands are diversifying distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2019

For the third part in our series on the Middle East, we analyze the distribution landscape and the role of homegrown online travel agencies. Read More