Distribution

Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth
News / Distribution
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth
By Mark Frary | December 12, 2024
Sabre CEO and president Kurt Ekert doesn't believe AI is a threat to the global distribution system and can't see the demise of traditional airline distribution any time soon. Read More
AI agents and the future of online travel agencies
Opinion / Technology
AI agents and the future of online travel agencies
By Christian Watts - Magpie | December 9, 2024
OTAs are the platform play of the travel industry but how will they adapt as AI agents — who aren't influenced by marketing messages and slick site designs — become the norm? Read More
Airpaz’s journey from local flight booking platform to global online travel agency
From Our Partners / Online
Airpaz’s journey from local flight booking platform to global online travel agency
By Howard James | December 9, 2024
Since Airpaz’s launch, over 16 million customers have booked their flights with the OTA. More than three million people have installed the Airpaz app on their smartphone via Google Play and Apple’s App... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Garner on the continuing evolution of airline distribution
News / Distribution
Garner on the continuing evolution of airline distribution
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2024
In a keynote at The Beat Live, Cory Garner explained why airlines' interest in customer loyalty will help to boost their efforts to grow distribution through direct channels.   Read More
Airline tech experts on retailing and distribution trends
News / Distribution
Airline tech experts on retailing and distribution trends
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2024
Airline technology executives from CitizenPlane and Dohop discuss the adoption of NDC as airlines look to the next phase of their retailing journeys and ongoing challenges. Read More
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
News / Distribution
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 22, 2024
CellPoint Digital intends to accelerate its global expansion and focus on optimizing payment services with $30 million in fresh funding. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Chain4Travel is the initiator of the decentralized operating system Camino Network, fostering digital innovation and solving the connectivity issue for global travel with a unique travel standard.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: HyperGuest
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: HyperGuest
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Hyperguest is a B2B Direct Distribution platform that through a single connectivity channel enables hoteliers to connect with travel and technology partners. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripesa
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripesa
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Tripesa is building shopify for tourism to help small businesses. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Turpal
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Turpal
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Turpal is a Dubai-based startup enabling travel companies to offer tours, activities and attractions, with access to thousands of experiences in more than 100 countries. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
ZentrumHub is a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection. Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More