Offline Travel Agency

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of offline travel agencies, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

Removing complexity in tours and activities
News / Distribution
Removing complexity in tours and activities
By PhocusWire | July 25, 2022
TourRadar and TUI discuss the fragmentation and complexities of the tours segment at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
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News / Distribution
CTM acquires 1000 Mile Travel Group to increase independent consultant footprint
By Kathryn Walson | July 5, 2022
Founded in 2015, 1000 Mile Travel is a network of independent travel experts specializing in business travel services across Australia and the United Kingdom. Read More
bd4-netmatch-personalization
News / Online
BD4 and NetMatch partnership drives personalization for travel companies
By Linda Fox | June 24, 2022
Neckermann in Belgium is using the technology and has seen increased conversions and spend. Read More
Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z
News / Distribution
Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Mondee's CEO and COO about its imminent public debut and vision for the company. Read More
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From Our Partners / Distribution
How to execute a commercial strategy, break down silos and increase efficiency with the new Overview
By Nadine Böttcher - OTA Insight | June 13, 2022
OTA Insight's new platform puts a hotel's key metrics in one place. Read More
Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers
News / Distribution
Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers
By Linda Fox | June 8, 2022
A poll by the Business Travel Show Europe reveals LGBTQ+ travelers are the least well provided for in travel programs. Read More
Amadeus pockets highest revenue quarter in two years
News / Distribution
Amadeus pockets highest revenue quarter in two years
By Kevin May | May 6, 2022
The Spain-based distribution and technology giant is still suffering from the impact of the coronavirus, with the quarter's revenue pegging at 65% of the same metric in Q1 2019. Read More
ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel
News / Technology
ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel
By PhocusWire | May 6, 2022
The backbone of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry is powered by technology and digital services. Here we capture new deals and partnerships, product launches and important hires all in one... Read More
sabre-q1-2022
News / Distribution
Sabre reports revenue gains across all business units
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2022
Sabre's revenue across distribution, hospitality solutions and travel solutions were boosted by industry recovery. Read More
In The Big Chair - Jim Davidson of Accelya
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Jim Davidson of Accelya
By Jill Menze | May 3, 2022
Jim Davidson was named CEO of Accelya in March 2022, following the sale of his company Farelogix to the airline technology provider in 2020. Read More
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News / Startups
India’s TravClan raises $4.7M to help agents digitize operations
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2022
TravClan helps travel agent set up websites, connect to suppliers and manage their online marketing. Read More
Leisure retail travel agencies outperforming digital counterparts
News / Distribution
Leisure retail travel agencies outperforming digital counterparts
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 12, 2022
Since the early days of the pandemic, the leisure travel agency community has made the case that it might drive more share its way due to travel's newly complex regulatory landscape. Read More
What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
News / Distribution
What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | March 31, 2022
When the pandemic hit, years' worth of Ralph Iantosca's bookings came undone. It was like money just flying out the window. Read More
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
Opinion / Distribution
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
By Pedro Camara and Manuel Hilty | March 23, 2022
The travel industry thrives on a need to find flexible sourcing models and technology to help solve the many challenges of supply chains. Read More
Personalizing the travel relationship
From Our Partners / Online
Personalizing the travel relationship
By Jeff Zotara - Arrivia | March 15, 2022
Travel companies should use data-driven marketing to increase engagement, loyalty, and sales through their rewards programs. Read More
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