Distribution

Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?
News / Distribution
Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?
By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025
Guests are looking for more from their vacations—what will it take for the STR sector to fully embrace alternative revenue streams? Read More
Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?
Opinion / Technology
Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 16, 2025
ARI, or availability, rates, inventory, could radically change the hotel booking process with real-time pricing. Read More
Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
News / Technology
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025
Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
Opinion / Technology
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
By Andy Headington - Adido | May 9, 2025
Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, explores why travel companies have become so much more reliant on Google than other industries. Read More
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
News / Technology
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2025
Amadeus reported revenue increases across its air distribution, air IT solutions and hospitality technology business units in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
News / Distribution
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025
Sabre reported a decline in Q1 2025 revenue, while operating income increased slightly and EBITDA rose 5% to $105 million. Read More
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
News / Distribution
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
By Mark Frary | May 6, 2025
Airlines need to embrace an end-to-end experience in order to be true retailers, industry leaders say. Read More
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
News / Distribution
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Amadeus-Google partnership helps airlines with dynamic pricing
News / Distribution
Amadeus-Google partnership helps airlines with dynamic pricing
By Linda Fox | April 18, 2025
Amadeus is working with Google Flight Search and Finnair to ensure fares displayed from the airline are up-to-date and accurate. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT
By Abby Crotty | April 16, 2025
Hospitality distribution solutions company HotelPORT provides solutions for hoteliers to ensure accurate representation of property content shown through online travel agencies, tour operators and other... Read More
Sonder makes $50M in cost reductions including layoffs ahead of Marriott integration
News / Online
Sonder makes $50M in cost reductions including layoffs ahead of Marriott integration
By Abby Crotty | April 14, 2025
The short-term rental specialist will cut costs by reducing its workforce and implementing "software savings." Read More
Investors discuss the state of IPOs in travel
News / Distribution
Investors discuss the state of IPOs in travel
By Mark Frary | April 10, 2025
Investors discuss the current market and the potential for travel IPOs in the U.S., Asia and Europe in 2025. Read More
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