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Shifting market dynamics and technological advances have fostered new opportunities in airline distribution. New technologies, standards and solutions are opening the air travel distribution marketplace to innovation that promises to upend the status quo. This special four-part series analyzes the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, including history, key players, trends and technologies, industry perspectives and more. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationResearch Type: Report
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Air travel distribution is a complex ecosystem of suppliers, aggregators, resellers and buyers, cooperating and competing for a share of the traveler’s attention and wallet. While all these industry segments share common goals, they follow diverse and often competing business strategies. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, explores each key industry segment and region for a detailed view of the current distribution landscape. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report
Air distribution is a constantly changing story – a revolution that’s been 70 years in the making. The modern airline industry is somewhat unique in being among the first to distribute its product electronically to customers on a massive scale, and it did so decades before the rise of the internet. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, examines the history, notable events, players and trends that have shaped air distribution technologies and standards. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report
IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) and ONE Order initiatives hold significant long-term promise for airlines and their partners to reimagine product distribution, merchandising and order management. But these potential benefits come hand-in-hand with some risks and challenges. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, examines key challenges affecting major players across the industry, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in air distribution. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirRegion: RegionResearch Type: Report
This special collection of individual reports – curated by our team of analysts – represents Phocuswright’s most essential research, data and analysis on the airline segment. For those seeking a better understanding of this key travel sector, we recommend this content as a great place to start.Analyst: Phocuswright AnalystsTopics: Technology Innovation, Market Overview & SizingSegment: AirRegions: Europe, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Collection
Until recently, the distribution of airline products remained mostly in the hands of third parties such as global distribution systems and travel agencies. But many airlines now recognize the benefits of providing a direct booking channel. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, examines distribution models, the shift from indirect to direct channels, key trends in merchandising, retailing and more. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report
Both Australian and New Zealand have strong destination appeal, and a record number of international tourists is fueling heavy competition in the air segment. Meanwhile, a seven-year alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia ended in October 2018, and new partnerships and carriers look to pick up the slack, particularly in the lucrative trans-Tasman market. This publication presents a high-level view of the Australian-New Zealand travel market, focusing on the need-to-know developments, trends and stories that are impacting the market now.Analysts: Coney Dongre, Cathy Walsh, Deepak Jain, Maggie RauchTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Report
Amazon launched flights in India in May 2019. Big news? Definitely. Amazon’s reentry into travel was much anticipated after its ill-fated effort to build a hotel business in 2014. The mere size of the global travel market, $1.5 trillion in 2019, is too big to ignore. This travel launch fits right in with Amazon’s mission of meeting the A to Z of customers’ shopping needs.But Amazon’s flight launch in India has raised some big questions: Why India? And is this a signal of Amazon’s strategy to compete as the next global OTA? Analyst: Coney DongreTopic: MobileSegments: Air, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Article
German airlines are facing key challenges on multiple fronts, including competition from foreign carriers, rising fuel prices and growing environmental activism that promotes other forms of travel instead of flying. In the accommodations segment, meanwhile, the hotel industry is stepping up its battle against OTAs and short-term rental sites such as Airbnb. This publication presents a high-level summary of the German travel market, focusing on the need-to-know developments, trends and stories that are impacting the market now. Analysts: Linda Schmidt, Ralph Merten, Karen BurkaTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Rail, Tours & PackagesRegion: EuropeResearch Type: Report
With record-low unemployment and a growing reputation as a global travel destination, Germany is well positioned to remain Europe’s largest travel market. Despite some geopolitical and economic headwinds, Germans are optimistic about travel, and spend more on travel than any other European nation. This report provides an overview of the German travel market, including key characteristics, market structure and major players in each segment. Analysts: Linda Schmidt, Ralph Merten, Karen BurkaTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Rail, Tours & PackagesRegion: EuropeResearch Type: Report