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.
NDC Check, part 2: Next-gen airline distribution could be ready to fly
Opinion / Distribution
NDC Check, part 2: Next-gen airline distribution could be ready to fly
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 31, 2019
Transformation, Proven ROI and Push-and-pull are the three drivers that are fully interrelated and... Read More
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News / Online
MakeMyTrip narrows operating losses after growth across air, hotels and bus divisions
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2019
Group chairman and chief executive Deep Kalra hailed “strong business growth” in the “peak travel... Read More
Agoda new mix and save program
News / Distribution
Hoteliers have mixed response to Agoda’s new hacker rates
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | July 30, 2019
Hoteliers see both potential benefits and risks to Agoda's new Mix and Save function.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Hilton focuses on engaging "lower level" loyalty program members
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2019
Hilton says its loyalty program Honors has some 94 million members, an increase of more than 20%... Read More
Nor1 merchandising banners
News / Distribution
Nor1 says new banner ads help hotels better compete with OTAs
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2019
Nor1 says its new merchandising banners are drawing 25% conversion rates and helping hotels compete... Read More
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
Opinion / Distribution
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 26, 2019
Despite the ineluctable NDC promise carried aggressively by the leading airlines, others seem to be... Read More
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News / Online
Influential travel sites for booking not always the big players
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2019
Online travel agents might be spending billions on marketing yet very few make the cut when it comes... Read More
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News / Startups
TravelPerk completes Series C round with an additional $60M in funding
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2019
TravelPerk has raised about $134 million in three rounds since launching in 2015.... Read More
Ebix acquires Yatra 337.8M
News / Distribution
Ebix to acquire Indian online travel agency Yatra for $337.8M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2019
Yatra directors have approved a bid from Atlanta-based firm Ebix to acquire the company via merger for... Read More
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News / Technology
Travelport sells Travelwire brand to Dolphin Dynamics
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2019
U.K-based Dolphin Dynamics is looking to boost its presents in the Nordics through the acquisition of... Read More
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