Distribution

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Norbert Stiekema

By PhocusWire | March 25, 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: Costa Crociere chief strategy and digital... Read More

News / Distribution

Japan Airlines and Travelport unite to create domestic distribution platform

By Kevin May | March 22, 2019

Travelport will form a joint venture with Japan Airlines to take over the running of the former global distribution system known as Axess. Read More

News / Technology

Guesty leads short-term rental software race with $35M raise

By Jill Menze | March 21, 2019

The property management platform’s funding now totals $60 million - the highest of any other software in the short-term rental space, according to the company. Read More

News / Startups

The Plum Guide nabs £14M to expand curated vacation rentals platform to more cities

By Jill Menze | March 21, 2019

The "Michelin Guide for vacation rentals" plans to have 12,000 verified homes across its network by the end of 2019. Read More

News / Online

Accommodation providers want brand "hijacking" on Google to be made illegal

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2019

The Bed and Breakfast Association is supporting a petition to make bidding by OTAs on a B&B or hotel’s name on search engines illegal. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Personalization and its impact on hotels - past, present and future

By Kevin May | March 19, 2019

The road to personalization in travel has been a slow one, and now, it seems, with technology and 24/7 connections with guests, the opportunity is even greater. Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with ... Henrik Kjellberg

By PhocusWire | March 19, 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: Awaze CEO Henrik Kjellberg. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Changes in consumer booking patterns reshape distribution strategies for hoteliers

By Diane Merlino | March 18, 2019

As hoteliers grapple with implementing diverse distribution strategies, emerging trends around channel development and how consumers interact with direct and indirect channels are adding new dimensions... Read More

News / Distribution

Mysterious algorithms and higher rankings top tour and activity issues

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019

Online travel giants bidding on branded keywords, the value provided by OTAs and the quirks of ranking algorithms are all contentious issues. Read More