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.
The reality of distribution in tours and activities
News / Distribution
The reality of distribution in tours and activities
By Stephen Joyce | January 13, 2015
I write this article in the hope that someday soon the reality of distribution in the tours and... Read More
SilverRail nabs most of Linkon, the Swedish train booker
News / Distribution
SilverRail nabs most of Linkon, the Swedish train booker
By Sean O'Neil | January 12, 2015
SilverRail Technologies, a business-to-business platform for train ticketing, has acquired 75% of... Read More
New drone footage marketplace makes it simple to snag aerial views
News / Technology
New drone footage marketplace makes it simple to snag aerial views
By Nick Vivion | January 9, 2015
Smart travel marketers value captivating content - and drones generally offer a fresh perspective that... Read More
How to customize travel ancillaries for enhanced customer satisfaction
News / Distribution
How to customize travel ancillaries for enhanced customer satisfaction
By Nick Vivion | January 8, 2015
Successful customization of ancillaries leads not only to increased revenue but also higher customer... Read More
Travelport takes stake in tour distribution company travel-IT
News / Distribution
Travelport takes stake in tour distribution company travel-IT
By Nick Vivion | January 8, 2015
Travelport has taken a majority stake in German tour distribution company travel-IT. Germany's travel... Read More
TripAdvisor increases restaurant focus with acquisition of IENS and SeatMe
News / Distribution
TripAdvisor increases restaurant focus with acquisition of IENS and SeatMe
By Kevin May | January 8, 2015
TripAdvisor has bought Netherlands-based sister restaurant and booking services IENS and SeatMe. Terms... Read More
Airlines will orchestrate the next stage of the evolution of air distribution
News / Distribution
Airlines will orchestrate the next stage of the evolution of air distribution
By Viewpoints | January 8, 2015
The airline is poised to regain primacy in the emerging new distribution environment. And, once again,... Read More
Travelfusion investment gives Ctrip global tech presence
News / Distribution
Travelfusion investment gives Ctrip global tech presence
By Martin Cowen | January 6, 2015
The widely-tipped Chinese OTA global land-grab of 2015 has begun, with news that Ctrip has bought a... Read More
Qunar to appeal eLong contract dispute decision
News / Distribution
Qunar to appeal eLong contract dispute decision
By Martin Cowen | January 5, 2015
A legal battle between Chinese travel heavyweights Qunar and eLong looks like it will carry on well... Read More
How Tujia plans to grab space in China's growing vacation rental sector
News / Distribution
How Tujia plans to grab space in China's growing vacation rental sector
By Viewpoints | January 2, 2015
Vacation rental business isn’t new in the travel and tourism sector, you can read plenty of stories... Read More
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