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.
On the ground and up in the air, demand for mobile services rising
News / Technology
On the ground and up in the air, demand for mobile services rising
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2014
Air passengers want to use their devices at every point of the journey, including during the flight,... Read More
Skyscanner wins appeal, UK watchdog to rethink OTA hotel rate clubs
News / Distribution
Skyscanner wins appeal, UK watchdog to rethink OTA hotel rate clubs
By Sean O'Neil | September 26, 2014
For those of you keeping score at home, it's now Skyscanner, 1 - OTAs, 0, in the legal game that's... Read More
Online conversion and bringing travel shoppers back into the fold
News / Distribution
Online conversion and bringing travel shoppers back into the fold
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2014
We’ve all had the experience of navigating our way through an online purchase, only to stop short of... Read More
Lodgeo raises £2m for next gen hotel metasearch
News / Technology
Lodgeo raises £2m for next gen hotel metasearch
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2014
Hotel comparison application Lodgeo has raised £2 million from Javest Investment Fund and a number of... Read More
Travelport signs BCD, GTA partners with Compass, Amadeus hails GermanWings shift, and more...
News / Distribution
Travelport signs BCD, GTA partners with Compass, Amadeus hails GermanWings shift, and more...
By PhocusWire | September 26, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality... Read More
Price, reviews, ratings and the business traveler: Hotel pricing in a social world
News / Distribution
Price, reviews, ratings and the business traveler: Hotel pricing in a social world
By Viewpoints | September 25, 2014
Now that online reviews and ratings are widely available at the point of purchase, consumers have... Read More
Ryanair/Amadeus: promo fares not on GDS; no US/China deal yet
News / Distribution
Ryanair/Amadeus: promo fares not on GDS; no US/China deal yet
By Martin Cowen | September 24, 2014
Amadeus' senior VP of distribution Holger Taubmann shared the stage with Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary... Read More
Google, James Bond and the Closed-Open world of hotel distribution
News / Distribution
Google, James Bond and the Closed-Open world of hotel distribution
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2014
There is always plenty of interest and mutterings in the industry over what Google plans to do next in... Read More
Hoteliers prioritise booking process but travellers want excitement says TripAdvisor
News / Distribution
Hoteliers prioritise booking process but travellers want excitement says TripAdvisor
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2014
TripAdvisor's acquisition of tours and activities listing company Viator in July was final proof of... Read More
Ryanair signs distribution deal with Amadeus
News / Distribution
Ryanair signs distribution deal with Amadeus
By Martin Cowen | September 24, 2014
Amadeus has signed a deal with Ryanair and will sell the carrier's inventory through its global... Read More
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