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Articles tagged “distribution”

Online Travel

Why Online Travel Agencies Will Line Up Against Blockchain Adoption

The online travel agencies — as the Apex Predators and beneficiaries at the top of the current distribution scheme — aren't likely to rush in to invest in a technology that democratizes access to travel content.

Mohammad Gaber, Skift | 7 years ago

Why Online Travel Agencies Will Line Up Against Blockchain Adoption

Business Travel

6 Blockchain Takeaways From Tour Operator TUI’s Hotel Initiative

TUI's chief executive is nailing his colors to the mast when it comes to blockchain and its benefits for the travel industry. In theory the technology is great — and TUI has already identified an effective way to use it — but will the hype be justified?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

6 Blockchain Takeaways From Tour Operator TUI’s Hotel Initiative

Online Travel

Blockchain Will Disrupt Expedia and Airbnb, TUI CEO Says

Blockchain is essentially a large immutable database which, due to its security features and decentralized nature, can pose a threat to traditional intermediaries. Companies are looking to expand blockchain to tackle the current travel distribution landscape.

Dave Montali, Skift | 7 years ago

Blockchain Will Disrupt Expedia and Airbnb, TUI CEO Says

Online Travel

CEO Interview: Distribution Firm DHISCO Tries to Bounce Back for the Post-Hotel Era

DHISCO boss Toni Portmann said the hotel distribution tech company has completely modernized its formerly limited and failure-prone system. But we're still waiting to see a wave of new contract announcements, including for alternative lodging providers.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

CEO Interview: Distribution Firm DHISCO Tries to Bounce Back for the Post-Hotel Era

Online Travel

British Airways Adds a Fee That Could Weaken Airline-Ticket Middlemen

Skift anticipated that British Airways and Iberia would copy Lufthansa's pioneering move to push middlemen further out of the distribution chain. But the move is still eyebrow-raising because it defies two years of predictions by the distribution systems that Lufthansa's effort would fizzle out.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

British Airways Adds a Fee That Could Weaken Airline-Ticket Middlemen

Hotels

How Do Hotels and Online Travel Agencies Really Define a Direct Booking?

There ain't no such thing as a free booking.

Dave Montali, Skift | 7 years ago

How Do Hotels and Online Travel Agencies Really Define a Direct Booking?

Online Travel

Travel Tech CEO Series: Amadeus Is Evolving Despite Airline Distribution Pressures

In his first interview with Skift, Amadeus's chief executive Luis Maroto makes a persuasive case that his $24.8 billion company is successfully navigating industry changes.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Travel Tech CEO Series: Amadeus Is Evolving Despite Airline Distribution Pressures

Online Travel

Metasearch Tech Is Turning Skyscanner Into a Branded Airline Storefront

Skyscanner is becoming an online shop-window for airlines, providing a branded experience that's similar to the airline's own sites. Behind this move is a technological upheaval that's scrambling commercial alliances.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Metasearch Tech Is Turning Skyscanner Into a Branded Airline Storefront

Airlines

Lufthansa Calls Direct Booking a Success as British Airways Is Poised to Copy It

Lufthansa is investing in direct booking connectivity with corporations (and the commercial initiatives to make them happen). The technological and commercial Tarmac being laid may pave the way for others, like IAG's British Airways.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Lufthansa Calls Direct Booking a Success as British Airways Is Poised to Copy It

Hotels

New Skift Research Report: The State of the Global Vacation Rental Market 2017

Professionally-managed and do-it-yourself rentals are two very different types of hospitality businesses. Airbnb lit the spark, but there's still plenty of room to grow and to gain market share.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 7 years ago

New Skift Research Report: The State of the Global Vacation Rental Market 2017