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PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry with its distribution process and systems, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.
Triptease shifts to full-service platform to drive direct bookings
News / Distribution
Triptease shifts to full-service platform to drive direct bookings
By Kevin May | January 30, 2019
Famous for its price comparison widget, Triptease now includes tools to track user behavior to help... Read More
With new strategic investment, Recharge extends by-the-minute booking platform to vacant homes
News / Distribution
With new strategic investment, Recharge extends by-the-minute booking platform to vacant homes
By Jill Menze | January 29, 2019
In addition to hotels, users of Recharge's pay-by-the-minute platform can now book homes, as well.... Read More
Why Airbnb must avoid the tech trap OTAs fell into for years
Opinion / Distribution
Why Airbnb must avoid the tech trap OTAs fell into for years
By Craig Stewart - Freetobook | January 29, 2019
Airbnb's much-lauded move into hotel distribution has been a welcome addition to the hotel ecosystem... Read More
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News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! How well are independent hoteliers adapting to the digital age?
By Kevin May | January 25, 2019
Phocuswright and trivago present key findings from the Independent Lodging Study 2018.  In 2018... Read More
Airline distribution in 2030, part 2: Four scenarios for the future
Opinion / Distribution
Airline distribution in 2030, part 2: Four scenarios for the future
By Mario Gavira | January 25, 2019
Who wins - the tech giants, existing intermediaries, airlines, lawmakers or something else? Four... Read More
NDC is not just a standard – it’s a signal to the industry
News / Distribution
NDC is not just a standard – it’s a signal to the industry
By Stu Waldron - Travelport | January 24, 2019
In order to understand what NDC means for businesses and where the industry is heading, it is... Read More
Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
Opinion / Distribution
Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
By Lily McIlwain - Triptease | January 24, 2019
Booking.com has rolled out its Booking.Basic feature to European hotel listings, which could spell a... Read More
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News / Distribution
Research Spotlight: How basic economy, ancillaries and NDC are shaping the airline industry
By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019
The introduction of basic economy fares has allowed full-service airlines in the United States to... Read More
Fragmentation continues to shape the competitive landscape for hoteliers
News / Distribution
Fragmentation continues to shape the competitive landscape for hoteliers
By Diane Merlino | January 23, 2019
This analysis examines how the hospitality industry, from accommodation options to distribution... Read More
Ryanair offers direct distribution for European hotels via Siteminder
News / Distribution
Ryanair offers direct distribution for European hotels via Siteminder
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2019
One element of Ryanair's "Amazon Of Travel" strategy remains - giving European hotels a direct... Read More
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