Interviews

Triplay, launched in August 2023, uses algorithms to optimize suggested routes based on geodata, enabling travelers to save time while visiting as many locations as possible.... Read More

Since retiring after 17 years as CEO of BWH Hotel Group, David Kong has been focused on inspiring success among future leaders. We talked to him about that effort as well as his thoughts on how the industry uses technology.... Read More

The goal of MintPass is to create a platform for travelers to document their adventures through seamless collecting in a way that doesn’t take away from the experience itself.... Read More

Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy explains how the company is using facial recognition and generative AI technology and also the strategy behind its marketing efforts – including a widely successful TikTok campaign.... Read More

The chief executive discusses Amex GBT’s goals and challenges, including the industry coming together for bold and aggressive changes to address sustainability.  ... Read More

Hostshare membership is $395 per year and gives hosts up to 21 nights of stays at other properties just for paying the cleaning fee.... Read More

In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio, TourRadar chief marketing officer Christian Wolters and Kimkim founder Joost Schreve discussed their marketing strategies, sustainability efforts and how they are using generative artificial intelligence.... Read More

FlyMeOut is an invitation-only travel matchmaking-platform that brings together people with shared interests and preferences to embark on adventures together.... Read More

Nina Kleaveland, creator of the group Female Founders in Hospitality, and former Expedia executive and group member Melissa Maher discuss the purpose and structure of the organization and how women can apply to become members.... Read More

Founded in 2014, TerraPay offers issuing, acquiring, pay-out and international money transfer capabilities to clients worldwide.... Read More

 Founded in 2021, Eco.mio helps companies achieve their climate goals and bring travel costs down using an add-on to existing booking tools.... Read More

VisaHQ provides passport and visa services, allowing users to apply for visas for "virtually any country" online.... Read More

Justt was developed with the intent of dealing with chargebacks for merchants. The company aims to use technology to turn a process that can be complex and frustrating into one that is easier for merchants to deal with.... Read More

ConnexPay is a payments technology company that integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making payments – inside a single platform. It was a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2020.  ... Read More

Mobi founder and CEO Anna Jaffe explained the company's agent-facing collaborative artificial intelligence platform during the Launch competition at the Phocuswright Conference.... Read More