Distribution

Opinion / Distribution

Amid hotel distribution wars, Google will be the last site standing

By Marco Benvenuti - Duetto | December 4, 2018

In an ideal situation for hotels, travelers looking for overnight accommodations would just come directly to them - by walking into the lobby, calling a 1‐800 number or visiting the hotel’s... Read More

News / Distribution

Tours and activities provider Guiddoo raises $800,000 to expand operations and products

By Jill Menze | December 4, 2018

Indian in-destination experiences provider Guiddoo has raised $800,000 in pre-Series A funding. Read More

News / Startups

Homerez raises €6M, aims to become European leader in vacation rental services

By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2018

Paris-based vacation rental management startup Homerez has raised €6 million to accelerate its growth and develop new services for homeowners. Read More

News / Technology

Study indicates move away from direct booking among business travelers

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2018

Business travelers in Europe are moving away from direct booking channels, according to new research. Read More

Interview / Technology

Technically Speaking - Katri Harra-Salonen of Finnair

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2018

Katri Harra-Salonen is a seasoned digital transformation exec, joining Finnair in March 2016 at its first chief digital officer. She previously ran Umbrella Strategic Advisory and Fjord, a business arm... Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! Making travel better by connecting the unconnected

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2018

Learn about a revolution in aviation interlining in this webinar provided by Kiwi.com and PhocusWire. Read More

Interview / Technology

Technically Speaking - Matt Minetola of Travelport

By Mitra Sorrells | November 30, 2018

Matt Minetola joined Travelport in 2014, bringing more than 30 years of experience in hardware, software and banking industries including 14 years at HP. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Futurestay - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | November 30, 2018

The smartest way to connect vacation rentals to everything - channels, guests, payments and their own brand. Read More

News / Distribution

Blanca Menchaca named new CEO of BeMyGuest

By Jill Menze | November 29, 2018

Blanca Menchaca has been appointed CEO of BeMyGuest, replacing Clement Wong, who is stepping down from the role. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Airbnb on what it's learned from Amazon Prime and its community

By Jill Menze | November 29, 2018

At The Phocuswright Conference, Airbnb Homes executive Greg Greeley discussed the company's ambitions as it prepares for an IPO. Read More

News / Distribution

Global airline ancillary revenue will close in on $100B in 2018

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2018

Airline ancillary revenue is forecast to hit $93 billion in 2018, according to the latest report by IdeaWorksCompany and CarTrawler. Read More

News / Distribution

Data pinpoints hotel mismanagement of inventory allocation and availability

By Mitra Sorrells | November 28, 2018

The management of room inventory on both a hotel’s brand site and through contracted online travel agency partners is at the core of an effective distribution system. Read More

News / Distribution

U.S. airlines offer rare unified view on their dream retail world

By Linda Fox | November 26, 2018

The days of a one-size-fit-all experience on airlines are gone, but the technology that facilitates a wider retail offering is playing catch-up. Read More

News / Distribution

Regulator launches antitrust probe into Sabre and Amadeus over air distribution contracts

By Kevin May | November 23, 2018

The European Commission has unveiled a formal investigation into agreements between airlines and two of the air industry's global distribution systems. Read More