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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IATA claims solid progress with its New Distribution Capability

By Martin Cowen | October 22, 2015

IATA's new distribution capability (NDC) got plenty of stage-time at IATA's WPS2015 under the event's... Read More

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Hotel chains disagree over Accor's open marketplace concept

By Kevin May | October 22, 2015

To say the decision by Accor Hotels to open a "marketplace" has divided opinion would be a bit of an... Read More

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Retail brands can cut out the middleman - hotels should do the same

By Viewpoints | October 21, 2015

With Expedia’s recent purchase of Orbitz, Expedia and Priceline now own 94% of the US online travel... Read More

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Destination discovery service Holidify attracts angel investment

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2015

Delhi-based startup Holidify has received a $100,000 investment in a round led by the Gogri family... Read More

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MakeMyTrip sees opportunity in TripAdvisor challenger and Airbnb model

By Kevin May | October 21, 2015

Indian online travel agency giant MakeMyTrip claims a tough period is now behind it as looks to move... Read More

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Priceline Group: acquisition spree is not that prolific

By Kevin May | October 20, 2015

The Priceline Group may have been extremely active to some in the investment and acquisition markets... Read More

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Expedia to display fare families, fare forecasts, and status-eligible seats

By Sean O'Neil | October 20, 2015

Today Expedia Inc said that its online travel agencies Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, and Hotwire will... Read More

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Unmanaged biz travel app secures first NDC Innovation Fund cash

By Martin Cowen | October 20, 2015

The NDC Innovation Fund, set up by IATA and Travel Capitalist Ventures to support innovation in... Read More

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Tours and activities - a little reality check and some optimism

By Kevin May | October 20, 2015

Such is the apparent progress (and interest) in the online tours and activities sector that it can get... Read More

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Fear, loathing, and category killers: A chat about hotel distribution and merchandising

By Valyn Perini | October 20, 2015

The past month has been a "wow" moment for hotels, at least when it comes to distribution and... Read More

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