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No transactions, no problem: why this travel veteran is optimistic about a startup launched on eve of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020

Aeronology founder Russell Carstensen is banking on his deep understanding of the industry and the longevity of travel agents to lead his company to success. Read More

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Experts say buyer beware when it comes to Expedia partner recovery program

By Mitra Sorrells | June 4, 2020

Hospitality revenue experts weigh in on pros and cons of Expedia Group's new partner recovery program. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

How to manage your hotel’s revenue strategy during a crisis

By Kevin Brown - Amadeus | April 2, 2020

In times of uncertainty, it’s critical for hoteliers to focus on building trust with customers and future guests through compassion and flexibility. Read More

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HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2019

The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in early 2017, of Tourico Holidays and GTA. Read More

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REPORT: The real value of the bedbank distribution model

By Robert Cole - PhocusWire | October 30, 2019

This PhocusWire/Hotelbeds report is a comprehensive overview of the bedbank sector, including details on the processes involved, history of the model, issues around rate parity and how the market might... Read More

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VIDEO: Hotelbeds on the opportunity for hotels in the airline distribution channel

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2019

Hotelbeds talks to PhocusWire at the World Aviation Festival 2019 about the $2 billion opportunity for hotels in the airline distribution channel Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Wholesale changes in distribution: Marriott and Expedia in the spotlight, Amoma in the deadpool

By Gino Engels - OTA Insight | September 25, 2019

Since rate disparity has a significant impact on profitability for hotels, the demise of a channel with a negative parity history is noteworthy. Read More

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Marriott tightens reins on wholesale rates by tapping Expedia to manage distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2019

Expedia Group and Marriott International have signed an agreement that makes Expedia Group the single gateway and redistributor for Marriott wholesale inventory. Read More

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Emerging Travel Group raises $10M to expand RateHawk B2B hotel platform

By Linda Fox | July 3, 2019

The round is led by technology entrepreneur Lev Leviev and the family office of Igor and Dmitri Bukhman, co-founders of game development company Playrix. Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! The real parity problem that no one is talking about

By PhocusWire | April 17, 2019

Through this webinar you’ll leave with the tactics you need to step up your parity game and stop leaving money on the table. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?

By Lily McIlwain - Triptease | January 24, 2019

Booking.com has rolled out its Booking.Basic feature to European hotel listings, which could spell a serious parity problem for hoteliers. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Intermediary growth, consolidation and more hotel distribution trends for 2019

By Sam Turner & Peter Mansour - Hotelbeds Group | December 18, 2018

Consolidation among hotel groups, a slowdown in the alternative accommodations space and airline websites selling hotel inventory were trends seen in 2018 that will continue into 2019. As the year comes... Read More

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Price parity a major issue for European hoteliers

By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2018

Hoteliers across Europe trying to drive direct bookings on their websites are being undercut by online travel agencies that are offering lower rates for their properties. Read More

News / Technology

Hotelmize unlocks $3.8M in funding, plans local offices

By Linda Fox | November 9, 2018

Hotelmize, a startup that optimizes profit for bed banks, wholesalers and travel agents, has raised $3.8 million in Series A funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: BedLinker plots distribution for hotels and marketplace for travel agents

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2018

Founded in December 2017, there are two parts to the startup: BedLinker, a B2B marketplace for travel agents, and BedAllocator, a distribution management system for leisure hotels. The company wants to... Read More

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