Distribution

News / Distribution

Accor boosts Middle East distribution with Al Tayyar partnership

By Mitra Sorrells | April 3, 2019

Accor will provide Saudi Arabia-based Al Tayyar Travel Group direct access to real-time rates and availability for its portfolio of 4,800 hotels and resorts in 100 countries worldwide. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus says traveler needs are ripe for innovation

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2019

Amadeus Ventures is focusing on the traveler experience in the hope that innovation can improve the journey for passengers, guests and others. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb confirms investment in Indian hospitality brand OYO

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2019

The rumors are confirmed, and the deal is estimated between $100 million and $200 million. Read More

Opinion / Technology

It's time to decide - standardize technology in activities, or not?

By Stephen Joyce - Rezgo | April 1, 2019

The sector is perhaps too far down the path with connectivity to be saved by standards, but a focused effort by both the supply and demand side of the sector can prevent some of the associated pain. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Dear, airlines - are you new distribution compatible?

By Ian Heywood - Travelport | April 1, 2019

The 16.1 standard for NDC will only get you so far. You can just about book an airline seat with it. But not much else. So it is not much use to anybody. Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Nadim El Manawy

By PhocusWire | April 1, 2019

Launched in early 2018, Arise uses distributed ledger technology to help hotels control the distribution of their rates and inventory and to improve the commission reconciliation process. Read More

News / Online

When right goes wrong for travelers in A/B website testing

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2019

A/B testing has become a big part of what online travel agencies do to introduce new functionality and improve the user experience. But it has its problems. Read More

News / Online

Why a women-only ride-share app opted for crowdfunding (after kickback from male VCs)

By Jill Menze | March 29, 2019

Dismissed by male venture capitalists, Australian company Shebah has nearly hit its funding goal of $3 million through crowdfunding. Read More

News / Technology

As Amadeus embarks on cloud journey, Expedia keeps it real

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2019

Amadeus has begun migrating services to the cloud beginning with its Master Pricer shopping technology. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: TourRadar on raising money and thinking about a big market

By Kevin May | March 28, 2019

TourRadar may not perhaps get quite the same level of attention as other consumer-facing players in the tours and activities sector. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airlines leave millions in profit on the table - and they don’t even know it

By Kenny Totten - Bacarai | March 28, 2019

Nearly all group airfare is still sold offline, in a labor- and time-intensive fashion. Innovation will improve the customer experience and bring in more revenue for airlines. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb counts half a billion guest arrivals, host earnings at $65B

By Jill Menze | March 27, 2019

More than 500,000 guests have stayed at Airbnb properties around the globe, the company reports, with three guests checking into listings every half-second. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Why hoteliers should jump on the personalization bandwagon

By Diane Merlino | March 27, 2019

While technology plays a critical role on the facilitation side, the primary push for personalization in the travel industry is coming directly from consumers. Read More