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.
In an evil world, great travel content is THE essential weapon
News / Distribution
In an evil world, great travel content is THE essential weapon
By Pamela Whitby | July 2, 2014
When it comes to the big search debate, two clichés seem to apply - you get what you pay for and if... Read More
NDC - capable of its lofty ambitions or dead in the water?
News / Distribution
NDC - capable of its lofty ambitions or dead in the water?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | July 1, 2014
New Distribution Capability gets tentative approval in the US but is it too little, too late and at... Read More
Turning casual browsers of travel to loyal customers of brands
News / Technology
Turning casual browsers of travel to loyal customers of brands
By Viewpoints | June 30, 2014
We’ve all done it. At work, on the train, on the way home, sitting in front of the TV. We’ve even done... Read More
CreateTrips lands seed round for trip planning app
News / Technology
CreateTrips lands seed round for trip planning app
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2014
Mobile travel startup CreateTrips has received funding of $600,000 via Butterfly Ventures, Frontier... Read More
Secret Escapes acquires Travelist, wants to get flashy elsewhere in Europe
News / Distribution
Secret Escapes acquires Travelist, wants to get flashy elsewhere in Europe
By Kevin May | June 30, 2014
Secret Escapes is showing there is still life in the flash hotel sale model, buying fellow Polish... Read More
Startup pitch: Bridj bridges the transportation gap with Big Data and luxury buses
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: Bridj bridges the transportation gap with Big Data and luxury buses
By Nick Vivion | June 27, 2014
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Fastbooking launches B2B engine, Sabre heads to Azerbaijan, and more
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Fastbooking launches B2B engine, Sabre heads to Azerbaijan, and more
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality... Read More
Startup pitch: Hotels Prives offers up commission free, direct distribution
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: Hotels Prives offers up commission free, direct distribution
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2014
Hôtels Privés is a members' only hotel deals service which offers hoteliers a commission-free platform... Read More
Expedia acquires Auto Escape, France's leading rental car portfolio
News / Distribution
Expedia acquires Auto Escape, France's leading rental car portfolio
By Sean O'Neil | June 26, 2014
Expedia Inc has acquired Auto Escape Group. This move boosts the American online travel agency giant's... Read More
Smart hospitality, BYOD and full-room automation trending at HITEC
News / Technology
Smart hospitality, BYOD and full-room automation trending at HITEC
By Nick Vivion | June 26, 2014
The annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference, known as HITEC, is currently... Read More
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