Distribution

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.
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News / Distribution
Marriott will add 19 new properties in MENA region in 2019
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2019
The expansion is part of the hotel brand's goal of bringing 100 properties to the area by 2023.... Read More
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News / Technology
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires 25% stake in corporate travel service Upside
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2019
The strategic investment makes Flight Centre the largest individual shareholder in Upside.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Hostelworld looks to growth in 2020 following business review
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2019
Hostelworld lays out its roadmap for growth as it reports results for 2018.... Read More
Prep for parity: everything hotels and online travel agencies need to know
From Our Partners / Distribution
Prep for parity: everything hotels and online travel agencies need to know
By Clive Wood - OTA Insight | April 8, 2019
The parity problem is not going away, but actionable data can help hoteliers address the problem and... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Javier Arévalo
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire... Read More
Accor boosts Middle East distribution with Al Tayyar partnership
News / Distribution
Accor boosts Middle East distribution with Al Tayyar partnership
By Mitra Sorrells | April 3, 2019
Accor will provide Saudi Arabia-based Al Tayyar Travel Group direct access to real-time rates and... Read More
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News / Technology
Amadeus says traveler needs are ripe for innovation
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2019
Amadeus Ventures is focusing on the traveler experience in the hope that innovation can improve... Read More
Dear, airlines - are you new distribution compatible?
Opinion / Distribution
Dear, airlines - are you new distribution compatible?
By Ian Heywood - Travelport | April 1, 2019
The 16.1 standard for NDC will only get you so far. You can just about book an airline seat with it.... Read More
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News / Technology
As Amadeus embarks on cloud journey, Expedia keeps it real
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2019
Amadeus has begun migrating services to the cloud beginning with its Master Pricer shopping... Read More
Airlines missing millions group air
Opinion / Distribution
Airlines leave millions in profit on the table - and they don’t even know it
By Kenny Totten - Bacarai | March 28, 2019
Nearly all group airfare is still sold offline, in a labor- and time-intensive fashion. Innovation... Read More
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