Distribution

News / Online

GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering

By Mitra Sorrells | December 1, 2021

GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business. Read More

News / Technology

PROS acquires direct travel sales platform EveryMundo for $80M

By Kevin May | November 30, 2021

The cash deal for U.S.-based EveryMundo will also include the delivery of $10 million stock in the future, subject to conditions. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: BeMyGuest on the tech opportunity in tours and activities

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, BeMyGuest CEO Blanca Menchaca explains how the pandemic has opened up operators and distributors to connectivity and partnerships. Read More

News / Distribution

Skepticism emerges over IATA's shift away from NDC certification

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | November 30, 2021

Next October, IATA will sunset the existing NDC registry, under which airlines, travel sellers and airline merchandising system providers are certified as levels 1 through 4 for the NDC... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: VacayMyWay aims to simplify short-term rental bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2021

VacayMyWay is a short-term rental marketplace built on technology that aims to provide a simplified, transparent and cost-effective experience hosts and travelers. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Despegar on using the pandemic to its advantage

By PhocusWire | November 25, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin explains how the pandemic hasn’t dulled the OTA’s growth ambitions. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Nicolas Huss of Hotelbeds

By Linda Fox | November 24, 2021

Nicolas Huss became CEO of Hotelbeds just over six months ago, taking up the reins from chairman Joan Vila. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Kyte on being different with airline distribution tech

By PhocusWire | November 24, 2021

It's been a strange time for the airline distribution ecosystem, as software companies have jockeyed behind the scenes for change amid a 20-month period of near-shutdown for the sector. Read More

News / Online

Peek secures $80M Series C round led by ex-Airbnb exec

By Jill Menze | November 23, 2021

The round, which brings the tours and activities platform’s total funding to more than $100 million, was led by Laurence Tosi’s WestCap and Goldman Sachs. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor in transition as CEO, top exec prepare to depart

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Following news of CEO Steve Kaufer's departure and his appearance at The Phocuswright Conference, it was confirmed Lindsay Nelson is also leaving Tripadvisor. Read More

News / Distribution

American Airlines enables direct connection through Winding Tree

By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2021

Through the partnership, employees of an unnamed large corporate buyer can book their leisure travel directly with American Airlines, without the use of an intermediary, while still receiving the... Read More

News / Online

OTA Insight raises $80M Series B funding for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021

The company currently serves more than 55,000 properties in 185 countries and says it will use the funding for product innovation and global expansion. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott joins IHG on Amadeus reservations platform

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2021

Amadeus announced IHG as the launch partner for the technology in 2015 and hoped to bring on similar enterprise level companies to create a community platform in the ensuing years. Read More

News / Online

Despegar narrows adjusted EBITDA loss in Q3 2021

By Jill Menze | November 18, 2021

Despegar ended the third quarter of 2021 with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $10.3 million, its highest adjusted EBITDA figure since the pandemic-affected second quarter of 2020. Read More