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.
Qunar marks shift from meta to OTA, from PC to mobile
News / Distribution
Qunar marks shift from meta to OTA, from PC to mobile
By Martin Cowen | March 17, 2015
Qunar has grown its revenues for 2014 by 106% compared with 2013, with mobile revenues up by a... Read More
Xotelia raises $1.4 million to accelerate vacation rental technology
News / Distribution
Xotelia raises $1.4 million to accelerate vacation rental technology
By Kevin May | March 17, 2015
Short-term rental technology provider Xotelia has secured close to $1.4 million (Euro 1.3 million) in... Read More
Startup pitch: Distribusion wants to be the GDS for buses
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: Distribusion wants to be the GDS for buses
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2015
Hotels, flights and car-hire all sit within the systems of the global distributions so why not... Read More
United, British Airways, and other airlines expand NDC tests of dynamic packaging
News / Distribution
United, British Airways, and other airlines expand NDC tests of dynamic packaging
By Sean O'Neil | March 16, 2015
New technology is enabling dynamic airfare packaging, such as a bundled offer of an airline seat and... Read More
So many options, so give them a reason to book a hotel direct
News / Distribution
So many options, so give them a reason to book a hotel direct
By Viewpoints | March 16, 2015
I keep hearing today’s consumers want choices. That’s why they’re shopping 13 or 22 sites or however... Read More
eLong worried by competitors and owners alike
News / Distribution
eLong worried by competitors and owners alike
By Martin Cowen | March 16, 2015
eLong has described in more detail the "hyper-competitive Chinese market" while outlining some risks... Read More
Net Affinity grabs $1 million investment round
News / Distribution
Net Affinity grabs $1 million investment round
By Kevin May | March 16, 2015
Hotel technology and marketing service Net Affinity has secured a $1 million funding round. The... Read More
Is hotel metasearch the answer to everything?
News / Distribution
Is hotel metasearch the answer to everything?
By Viewpoints | March 13, 2015
Do you remember the "social media monetization" era. It was the answer to everything that was keeping... Read More
Lyft picks up half a billion dollars
News / Technology
Lyft picks up half a billion dollars
By Martin Cowen | March 13, 2015
Ride-sharing app Lyft has confirmed a $530 million Series E funding round, led by Japanese e-commerce... Read More
How to define and behave as a global travel technology company
News / Distribution
How to define and behave as a global travel technology company
By Viewpoints | March 13, 2015
It is always a proud and exciting moment to sign a new customer, whether they are located in France or... Read More
Sponsored Content
From Our Partners
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More