Phocuswright Europe 2020

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News / Online

VIDEO: Barceló Hotel Group adapts COVID response to market and customer demands

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2020

With hotels in 22 countries, the company has had to customize its response to the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: To rebuild successfully and sustainably, destinations must be cautious of “empty platitudes”

By Jill Menze | October 6, 2020

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, the Travel Foundation CEO Jeremy Sampson says destinations need to focus on action to build back sustainably from COVID-19. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Gillian Tans of Booking.com on diversity and leadership in travel

By PhocusWire | September 23, 2020

The Booking.com chairwoman discusses her career path at the business and the challenges the industry needs to address as it faces up to its responsibility to be inclusive and diverse, both to staff and... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Pluto on its pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2020

So how do you arrive at a pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion in the travel industry? Pluto CEO Alex Rainey explains his travel startup’s strategy during an interview recorded at... Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: For travel startups to survive, they must reduce spend

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2020

Re-examining business models and running skeleton organizations - alongside expectations of ongoing innovation - has made startups grow up faster. Read More

News / Online

Collaboration desperately needed between travel industry players if a recovery is going to be effective

By Kevin May | September 11, 2020

Some "smart initiatives" are being created to get travelers moving again, but not across the board unless there is better sense of partnership created across the industry. Read More

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Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Christine Wang

By PhocusWire | September 10, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Christophe Peymirat

By PhocusWire | September 9, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

News / Startups

15 vital points for travel startups to consider in their mid-pandemic strategy

By Kevin May | September 8, 2020

Insert a near-shutdown of the industry due to COVID-19 this year and you can multiply the existing challenges for travel startups tenfold. But they should think about these tips as they look ahead. Read More

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Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Fabio Cannavale

By PhocusWire | September 8, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

Interview / Technology

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Sergio Colella

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: SITA's Sergio Colella. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020

Convert more users into buyers by removing the hassle from group booking with Gamitee's collaborative browsing plug-in. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: MeetingPackage - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020

Learn how hotel chains and distribution partners have digitized their meetings and events sales with MeetingPackage software. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020

OCUS offers brands a complete photography solution anytime, anywhere in the world to drive engagement and boost revenue - all while scaling your business. Read More