A History of Travel Distribution: 1915 - 2009

This publication was prepared by faculty and students of New York University‘s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management. The project was commission by the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) in 2006 to serve as an educational service to its members, fulfilling one of the Association‘s goals of meeting its objectives through education.

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Travel Weekly Group Ltd

Travel Weekly Group is the UK’s number one travel trade media group, uniquely connecting the travel industry with a portfolio of brands and products across print, digital media and events. Owned by Jacobs Media Group, Europe’s largest travel and hospitality B2B media company. Travel Weekly is the UK’s number one weekly travel industry magazine. Written by experienced journalists; packed with exclusive news, analysis and features. It covers all sectors of the UK travel industry to a targeted readership. Travelweekly.co.uk is the accompanying website undisputedly the first for breaking key stories.

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