Phocuswright Europe 2023

Interview / Startups

Justt- Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 21, 2023

Justt combines industry expertise with machine learning to fight fraudulent chargebacks. Read More

News / Technology

Tripadvisor integrates OpenAI for travel planning

By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2023

Tripadvisor's new tool leverages the platform's more than one billion user-generated reviews and opinions to generate personalized itineraries using OpenAI's technology. Read More

News / Online

HolidayPirates announces virtual tour operations, maintains social strategy

By Linda Fox | July 19, 2023

HolidayPirates carried out a soft launch of its new flight plus hotel package service in Italy before extending it to the Netherlands last month. Read More

News / Technology

Travel leaders talk about the innovations that excite them

By Derek Catron | July 18, 2023

Karen Bolda of Expedia, Ross Veitch of Wego Group and Philip Yan of Alibaba Fliggy spoke about the travel tech innovations they’re watching at Phocuswright Europe 2023. Read More

Interview / Startups

Operto - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 17, 2023

Operto is a guest technology and property management platform. Read More

News / Online

Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”

By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023

Hyatt’s Javier Águila and Barceló Hotel Group’s Raúl González spoke on issues facing hospitality at Phocuswright Europe 2023. Read More

Interview / Startups

Trvlr - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 14, 2023

Trvlr is a booking platform that directly links agencies and hotels and fully automates commission payments. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investors on trip planning and using B2C as a sandbox

By Linda Fox | July 12, 2023

Rod Cuthbert, travel industry veteran best known for founding Viator, joins Bobby Demri, founder and managing director of Roch Ventures, to talk travel investment trends in the PhocusWire Studio at... Read More

News / Online

Short-term rentals see value in what they do for travel

By Derek Catron | July 11, 2023

Panelists at Phocuswright Europe 2023 tout boost to local economies, variety and value of their hospitality offers. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Video: UATP on payment opportunities in travel

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2023

In an interview in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe, UATP president and CEO Ralph Kaiser discusses the company's current priorities and his wider view on the future of travel payments. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group launches One Key unified rewards program

By Derek Catron | July 7, 2023

Speaking at Phocuswright Europe 2023, Alfonso Paredes called One Key “a super powerful tool” that would spread rewards benefits to more travelers. Read More

Interview / Startups

Breeze - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 6, 2023

Breeze is a single app that travelers can use to manage flights, accommodations, ground transportation, experiences, global roaming, loyalty cards, trip photos and more. Read More

News / Technology

Finnair, Swiss talk difficult distribution decisions, customer experience

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023

Finnair and Swiss executives joined the "Make Flying Fun" panel at Phocuswright Europe 2023 to discuss boosting digital engagement, distribution developments, sustainability and more. Read More

News / Distribution

How this small German airline is a major player in global distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | June 30, 2023

Hahn Air has become a leader in airline ticketing and distribution for more than 365 airlines and 100,000 travel agencies in 190 markets. Read More

News / Online

How tours and activities can build on travel momentum

By Derek Catron | June 28, 2023

A panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe brought together leaders from Viator, TUI Musement and Civitatis to discuss opportunities for tours and activities growth. Read More

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