Distribution

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News / Online
Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022
In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA. Read More
Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system
News / Distribution
Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system
By Nicole Edenedo - Travel Weekly | July 27, 2022
A well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022
HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs. Read More
Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity
News / Distribution
Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity
By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022
Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options. Read More
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News / Startups
Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022
Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system.  Read More
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News / Distribution
My Method... How RemoteDream used Impala to fast forward its launch
By Joeri Nanov - RemoteDream | July 22, 2022
RemoteDream curates properties targeting digital nomads with the help of Impala's API. Read More
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From Our Partners / Startups
VIDEO: Road.Travel on the convergence of connected cars and travel
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2022
Road.Travel works with automobile manufacturers to integrate its curated road trips into their vehicles. Read More
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News / Online
Wego boss talks Middle East opportunity, market characteristics
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2022
Wego's Ross Veitch discusses integrating new companies, its customer acquisition strategy and more. Read More
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News / Startups
Bookaway develops ground transport management tech to bring operators online
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2022
The company has built technology in-house for the APAC region and acquired a company to serve the LATAM market. Read More
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News / Distribution
Q&A: Marriott Vacations Worldwide on digital strategy
By Jill Menze | July 18, 2022
Marriott Vacations Worldwide EVP and chief brand and digital strategy officer Lori Gustafson explains the company's digital-first approach to timeshare. Read More
Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech
News / Technology
Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech
By Linda Fox | July 15, 2022
Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology. Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021. Read More
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
News / Online
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Ariane Gorin says the "sky's the limit" in what's possible with Expedia Group's  technology. Read More
VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably
By PhocusWire | July 13, 2022
Atlas founder and CEO Mary Li explains how the travel tech company facilitates the booking of inexpensive airfare. Read More
Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech
News / Distribution
Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech
By Jill Menze | July 12, 2022
Holibob says the Series A round will help capitalize on the tours and activities distribution specialist’s recent growth. Read More
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