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CEO Spotlight: Gonzalo Estebarena of Despegar

By Linda Fox | May 6, 2026

Despegar's CEO Gonzalo Estebarena discusses the Prosus acquisition, internal and external AI developments and growth plans. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation

By Linda Fox | April 22, 2026

Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation shares where the industry is with its sustainability attitudes and efforts. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

Caecilia Chu has been leading YouTrip since co-founding the company in 2018, describing the travel payments specialist as her "life's mission." Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Teresa Mackintosh of Aven Hospitality

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026

Aven Hospitality's Teresa Mackintosh discusses the company's priorities, industry challenges and balancing investor and hotelier needs. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Bryan Batista of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2026

Skycanner CEO Bryan Batista talks about travel's uncomfortable truths and what needs to be started from scratch in the industry. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio

By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026

Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: John Lyotier of TravelAI

By Abby Crotty | January 13, 2026

TravelAI co-founder and CEO John Lyotier discusses the company's mission to achieve a 'web of one' and next steps in personalization. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Muzzammil Ahussain of Almosafer

By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2025

Almosafer CEO Muzzammil Ahussain sat down for an interview to discuss ongoing goals for the OTA and changing customer behaviors. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions

By Linda Fox | August 11, 2025

Mike Putman discusses how he built up CTS, having previously created an international travel club with 800,000 members and seeing an opportunity to replicate its success. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler

By Morgan Hines | August 4, 2025

Peter O'Donovan, CEO of CarTrawler, opened up about the connected trip, artificial intelligence, challenges he faces and more in a CEO Spotlight interview. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Uli Pillau of Apaleo

By Abby Crotty | July 9, 2025

Uli Pillau, CEO and founder of Apaleo, shares his thoughts on the latest AI initiatives, the hospitality industry tech stack and more. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Alex Mans of Flyr

By Linda Fox | May 27, 2025

Alex Mans, founder and CEO of Flyr, discusses the current state of airline retailing and what his company is developing to help modernize the industry. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025

Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, has been on a decade and a half journey with the experiences-focused company that he co-founded in 2009 with three classmates. Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT

By Abby Crotty | April 16, 2025

Hospitality distribution solutions company HotelPORT provides solutions for hoteliers to ensure accurate representation of property content shown through online travel agencies, tour operators and other... Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software

By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2025

IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty. Read More

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