What are the distribution channels in tourism?


What are the distribution channels in tourism?

The travel and tourism chain of distribution
  • Principals. The principals are the separate components of a travel product. ...
  • Wholesalers & aggregators. ...
  • Retailers and consumers. ...
  • Online channels. ...
  • Strategic partnerships. ...
  • Offline channels.


What are the levels of distribution in tourism?

The travel and tourism chain of distribution. Generally speaking, there are four key stages within the chain of distribution. These are: principals, wholesalers & aggregators, retailers, and consumers (see chart 1).


What are the four major global distribution systems used in the tourism industry?

There are currently four major GDS systems:
  • Amadeus.
  • Galileo.
  • Sabre.
  • Worldspan.


What are three distribution channels in tourism?

Generally speaking, we can divide distribution into three main categories: online channels, strategic partnerships and offline channels (see Chart 3).


What is a distribution channel of a hotel or resort?

A mix of direct channels, such as a hotel's website, and indirect channels such as online travel agents (OTAs), Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and wholesalers are typically used.


What are the six major components of the tourism and travel industry?

There are six major components of tourism, each with their own sub-components. These are: tourist boards, travel services, accommodation services, conferences and events, attractions and tourism services. There are many components of tourism that make up the industry.