Distribution

Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel
News / Technology
Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2023
Founded in 2000, Go Global Travel is a B2B technology company that provides distribution of travel products including hotel and resort rooms, airline tickets and car rentals. Read More
Today’s demand won’t define tomorrow’s travelers
News / Online
Today’s demand won’t define tomorrow’s travelers
By Derek Catron | May 11, 2023
A panel at Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Americas conference discussed why strong consumer appetite for travel doesn’t relieve industry leaders from preparing for a more sustainable future.   Read More
Uber launches flight bookings in U.K. powered by Hopper
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Uber launches flight bookings in U.K. powered by Hopper
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023
The functionality, which is powered by Hopper, will be rolled out to users across the country in the coming weeks and be available to all United Kingdom users this summer. Read More
MakeMyTrip adds Microsoft’s GPT tech for voice-assisted travel booking
News / Technology
MakeMyTrip adds Microsoft’s GPT tech for voice-assisted travel booking
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
The India-based online travel agency says it will use the technology to introduce voice-assisted booking in Indian languages. Read More
Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
News / Distribution
Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023
The company reported a 43% increase in group revenue to €1.3 billion with adjusted profit up 188% to €273 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Read More
Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings
News / Distribution
Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023
Job losses are part of the strategy to bring down costs, according to a statement from president and CEO Kurt Ekert, who said the team would be impacted. Read More
Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts
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Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | May 3, 2023
Analysts say that the hullabaloo over American is distracting from how airlines’ move to lean heavily on NDC-enabled technology is making flight shopping more difficult for travel advisors. Read More
Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense
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Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2023
This marks Guesty's fourth acquisition since it raised $170 million in Series E funding last August. Read More
The seven deadly sins of hotel distribution
Opinion / Distribution
The seven deadly sins of hotel distribution
By Marta Romero - Mirai | May 2, 2023
While there’s no universal formula to achieve the perfect channel mix in hotel distribution, it’s also important to avoid temptation offered by the seven deadly sins of distribution.   Read More
Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
News / Online
Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2023
Expedia Group also provides travel content and services for financial institutions including Revolut, Scotiabank, American Express, Royal Bank of Canada and more. Read More
GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive
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GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 1, 2023
More than 80% of buyers said they still need more education about NDC and airline retailing and distribution, and about half said their TMC lacks sufficient information on NDC. Read More
Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
News / Distribution
Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023
London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world.   Read More
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
News / Distribution
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023
Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week. Read More
Avianca creates subscription service for SME clients
News / Distribution
Avianca creates subscription service for SME clients
By Rob Gill - BTN Europe | April 25, 2023
The airline's Avianca Access platform is believed to be the first airline subscription service dedicated to the B2B market. Read More
ChatGPT in the business travel world
News / Technology
ChatGPT in the business travel world
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2023
The corporate travel world is considering how it might boost productivity internally as well as the customer experience externally using ChatGPT and other generative AI solutions. Read More
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