The Travel Distribution Summit North America

Discover How to Cut Costs and Grow Profits in the Changing World of Online Travel

Senior Speakers From Leading Travel Brands Show You How to Seize Opportunities, Create Innovative Campaigns and Steal Market Share

The Travel Distribution Summit North America is an opportunity for you to learn from the leaders in travel distribution, sales and marketing. It will feature the biggest names in travel distribution and will cover the topics that are vital to your business:

  • Distribution Latest Trends: What’s new when it comes to managing your channels, evaluating ROI and achieving significant cost reduction?
  • Customer Behavior: What can you do differently to engage potential customers?
  • Consolidation & Convergence : As major players attack one another’s space, who will win? And how do you profit?
  • Airline Focus: How are the GDSs adapting to the new fare structures – and how are the airlines looking to boost their ancillary revenues?
  • Direct vs Indirect Distribution : Who’s got more leverage now, suppliers or OTAs?
  • Search Engine Marketing: What simple changes can you make to increase conversion rates?
  • Social Media & Trip Planning Tools: Can you demonstrate the ROI and tangible benefits to key stakeholders?
  • Holistic Distribution: What are the practicalities of broadcasting a consistent message across all channels to maximize sales and minimize costs?
  • Vacation Rentals: Can you cash in on a booming sector?

Just have a look at what our 2008 delegates had to say:

"The Travel Distribution Summit was an unparalleled and forward-looking educational experience. It was also and extraordinary networking event, great use of my time"
Chris Shaver, CEO, BookingWiz.com
"This is my 5th year attending and I still keep learning new and innovative ideas. See you next year!"
Jordan Joanou, Director of Revenue Management, Castle Resorts & Hotels
"It was my first time attending and I found many answers to my questions and expanding my knowledge on many aspects of the business"
Suzanne Parent, Regional Director Management & Marketing, Tidan Hospitality Group
"Even with the state of the industry, EFT still gathered a solid group of attendees"
Peter Harder, eCommerce Manager, AIG Travel Guard
"This years conference reaffirmed my current knowledge and provided me with the opportunity to network and share ideas with others in the industry"
Heather Scharmer, Revenue Management Training & Development Manager--Global Revenue, Intercontinental Hotel Group
"Very well organised conference with a very wide range of subjects. Always interesting"
Claude Peloquin, Analyst, Quebec Tourism Intelligence
"The focus on Social Media was very informative, as was the research on current trends."
Sherri McVey, Director of Leisure Sales, John Ascuaga's Nugget
"The show was a great opportunity to stay current with the ever changing trends in the travel industry while also affording excellent networking opportunities"
Eric Zaner, Business Development Director, Leisure Link
"Great slate of informed speakers. This conference was enjoyable because of the great mix of individuals and companies."
Kenneth Penny, Sr. Director, e-Commerce and Distribution Planning, Continental Airlines Inc
"I learned a lot about where we are going as an industry. I would recommend this conference for anyone and everyone in the industry"
Lucas Proffitt, Revenue Manager, The Hardage Group
"The event was current, insightful and very informative. The event was very well organised and executed."
Stuart Cerullo, SVP Business Strategy & Special Projects, Wyndham Worldwide