Phocuswright Conference 2023

News / Startups

Young travel leaders build connections at The Phocuswright Conference

By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023

Aurélie Krau of #MissionNomad and Evan Konwiser of AmEx GBT joined Vanessa Karel of Greether to discuss the program in the PhocusWire studio. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Skyscanner CEO on trends for ’24, partnerships and a traveler-first focus

By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023

Skyscanner provides price comparison on flights, hotels and car rentals, with more than 80 billion prices searched every day. Read More

Interview / Startups

Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023

Weeva, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, is a holistic business sustainability management company. Read More

News / Technology

Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers

By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023

While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been integral to Google’s offerings for years, 2023 brought a new concept to the fore: generative AI. Read More

Interview / Startups

TourReview - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 11, 2023

TourReview helps tour operators manage their online reviews from all major platforms in one place so they can use customer feedback to improve their services and increase sales. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines see less turbulence in accelerating NDC adoption

By Derek Catron | December 11, 2023

Airlines’ progress in modernizing distribution through direct connections with customers and travel agencies could make 2024 a pivotal year. Read More

Interview / Startups

BabyQuip - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2023

BabyQuip provides rental equipment for families that are traveling, ranging from full-sized cribs, strollers and car seats to toys, monitors, books and more. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotels.com co-founder Bob Diener talks exits and opportunities

By Linda Fox | December 8, 2023

Bob Diener, Hotels.com co-founder and president, now co-founder and president of Travel Funders Network, visits the PhocusWire studio to discuss the changing online hotel landscape. Read More

News / Startups

Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2023

Klook said that it has achieved overall profitability for the first time this year and annualized gross booking value of $3 billion as travel recovery began in 2023 for many Asian markets. Read More

News / Online

A different type of travel sustainability research

By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023

While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows sustainability considerations rarely impact their trip decisions. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty

By PhocusWire | December 6, 2023

In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Mews founder Richard Valtr shares his vision for hospitality and how it can become “the future of all real estate.” Read More

News / Distribution

AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel

By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2023

AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers. Read More

Interview / Startups

TripFusion by Vacayou - Launch People's Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2023

TripFusion is a new B2B solution from Vacayou, a booking platform for wellness experiences. Read More

News / Online

Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More