Hotel distribution technology has moved far beyond static rate and availability feeds. In 2025, connectivity is increasingly defined by full-lifecycle APIs that support booking, payment, modification, cancellation, guest communication, and
Hotel distribution is undergoing a structural shift as hoteliers reassess long-standing assumptions about channel strategy, pricing control, and customer ownership. For years, the industry focused primarily on the balance between
The aviation industry is undergoing a fundamental commercial transformation as airlines move away from selling seats toward retailing complete travel experiences. This shift, often described as “airline retailing,” is redefining
Airline technology architecture is undergoing one of the most significant rewrites in its history as New Distribution Capability (NDC) moves from a peripheral initiative to the core distribution layer. What
Competition among booking platforms is intensifying as players seek to control the end-to-end traveler relationship. Traditional distinctions between airlines, OTAs, corporate booking tools, and fintech platforms are increasingly blurred. Modern
Payments innovation continues to reshape travel distribution economics as fintech solutions gain traction across both B2C and B2B segments. The complexity of global travel payments — involving multiple currencies, jurisdictions,
Artificial intelligence is becoming operationally embedded across travel distribution, moving beyond experimentation into production use cases. Airlines, hotels, and platforms are deploying AI to improve decision-making, reduce costs, and enhance
Hotel distribution is entering a new phase as booking platforms demand deeper, more operationally integrated connectivity rather than simple inventory access. The traditional model of rate and availability distribution is
Travel distribution platforms are rapidly rebuilding their technology stacks around APIs, signaling a move away from monolithic systems toward modular, interoperable architectures. This shift is affecting airlines, hotels, OTAs, TMCs,
Airline distribution is undergoing another decisive shift as more carriers accelerate the transition away from legacy fare filing toward New Distribution Capability (NDC)–based offer creation. What was once positioned as
