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.
siteminder-2019-booking-revenue
News / Distribution
Hotel websites hold firm in booking rankings, Airbnb makes progress
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2020
SiteMinder reveals the top sources of online bookings for hotels in 2019.... Read More
tui-group-q1-2020
News / Distribution
TUI alters forecast for 2020, 737 MAX grounding bites but digital investment continues
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2020
The tour operator estimated earnings before interest and income tax of between €850 million and €1,050... Read More
What are the building blocks of direct sales for hotels?
Opinion / Distribution
What are the building blocks of direct sales for hotels?
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | February 11, 2020
Every single hotel, without any exception, whether large or small, independent or part of a hotel... Read More
How Kiwi.com is becoming the first virtual global supercarrier
From Our Partners / Distribution
How Kiwi.com is becoming the first virtual global supercarrier
By Julia Gumeniuk - Kiwi.com | February 5, 2020
Oliver Dlouhý, CEO and co-founder of Kiwi.com, shares the company’s journey and its brand-new vision.... Read More
amadeus-network-planning-optym
News / Technology
Amadeus acquires airline network planning software from Optym
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2020
For more than three years, Amadeus has partnered with and invested in U.S.-based Optym to develop its... Read More
enterprise-ireland-complete-retailing
News / Distribution
Travel suppliers need to be thinking more about "second wallets"
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2020
With newer technologies enabling the creation of more personalized offers, it's time for travel to... Read More
sas-sustainable-flying
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How SAS is taking action towards more sustainable flying
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2020
The carrier for Denmark, Norway and Sweden cautions that if the industry cannot “quickly articulate... Read More
TWAI acquires NDC tech provider Airlines Technology
News / Distribution
TWAI acquires NDC tech provider Airlines Technology
By Kevin May | January 29, 2020
Airlines Technology was selected as one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups 2019, four years after it was... Read More
Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace
News / Distribution
Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace
By Steven Lerner | January 29, 2020
Flight- and hotel-upgrade marketplace Upgrade Pack has secured $2.2 million in private investment to... Read More
easemytrip-whatsapp-flights
News / Distribution
EaseMyTrip brings flight bookings to WhatsApp
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2020
Communications platforms such as WhatsApp are mostly used for customer service in travel but... 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