distribution
Why Hotel Distribution Is No Longer a Job, but a Button
I read an article recently about the slow demise of publishing. It looked into how publishing is hardly still an industry in today’s day and age, thanks to platforms such […]
Chinese OTAs open to new ways of distribution connectivity and integration
The recent decision of Emirates to make their offerings available for booking on their ‘store’ on Alitrip via an NDC API indicates the readiness of intermediaries in China to embrace […]
Choosing best distribution strategy: Should it be as unique as your hotel?
Technological advances have reshaped the hotel distribution landscape. Consumers have access to an unprecedented number of options for shopping and booking hotels. And every hotel has unique needs when it […]
Is Google becoming the biggest hotel metasearch engine?
Google has always been a giant of the search world, but now it seems the behemoth is expanding even further to take over the metasearch arena for hotels and travel. […]
5 factors propelling hotel distribution
Experts speaking the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference said technology is driving change for hotel distribution. Here are some of the top takeaways from the “Distribution Dilemma” panel at […]
Metasearch Players Kayak and TripAdvisor Testing New Interfaces
In a competitive space like metasearch, it’s no surprise to see the top players innovate and make changes to gain the most consumer share. Part of this involves consistently testing […]
British Airways, Lufthansa and a smell-the-coffee moment over distribution
It has taken two years, but two major global carriers have now started to put the squeeze on the old airline distribution model. Is it an attack by Lufthansa and British […]
Hotel Distribution & Online Reputation key to RevPAR Management
Think of a time when you want to buy something that you have been wanting for a long time. Did you do enough research and due diligence? Now that you […]
8 tips to get the best from your hotel’s channel manager
The ability of a hotel channel manager to pool inventory and automatically update availability across all distribution channels has been a blessing for hoteliers since its inception. NB: This is […]
Devil in Data Detail: Are your Distribution Agreements working?
There’s arguably no other four-lettered word that has made quicker-and more impactful-moves in the hospitality industry than “data” has. With the ascension of the Internet igniting a brisk evolution of […]