Interviews

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: The Data Appeal Company
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: The Data Appeal Company
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2025
Data Appeal CEO and founder Mirko Lalli outlines the company's two-pronged solution to DMOs' data challenges.... Read More
How Expedia Group believes AI can improve digital travel marketing
News / Technology
How Expedia Group believes AI can improve digital travel marketing
By Morgan Hines | December 12, 2025
AI-supported travel marketing can work—as long as it still has a human touch, according to Rob Torres of Expedia Group.... Read More
Discussing personalization and the evolution of trip planning
News / Online
Discussing personalization and the evolution of trip planning
By Abby Crotty | December 11, 2025
Manuel Hilty of Nezasa and Andrew Boch of Mobi.AI discuss the end-to-end traveler journey and the gaps that remain.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Gimmonix Technologies
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Gimmonix Technologies
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2025
Gimmonix Technologies CEO and co-founder Andrew Spektor pitched the company's RateFox+ marketplace at The Phocuswright Conference last month.... Read More
Addressing current challenges and looming change in ground transportation
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Addressing current challenges and looming change in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | December 9, 2025
Mozio's Nicole Kerr and SilverRail's Cameron Jones weighed in on fragmentation in ground transportation and what the future looks like with AI.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Etraveli Group
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Etraveli Group
By PhocusWire | December 8, 2025
During a presentation at The Phocuswright Conference, Etraveli's chief fintech officer Peny Rizou said fraud prevention is what "quietly decides profitability."... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: AB Tasty
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: AB Tasty
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2025
AB Tasty offers its "Emotions AI" solution for travel brands, helping to personalize the site experience based on customer needs.... Read More
Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution
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Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2025
As he prepares to step down as CEO of Priceline, Brett Keller discusses his time at the OTA, the highs and lows and what he would have done differently.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Wenrix
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Wenrix
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2025
During a presentation at The Phocuswright Conference, CEO Amir Balaish said Wenrix's DeepFlow product "closes the execution gap."... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Acai Travel
Interview / Startups
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Acai Travel
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2025
Acai Travel received the People's Choice Award as part of Phocuswright’s Launch: Innovation program.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: BoomPop
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: BoomPop
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2025
BoomPop was named Travel Innovator of the Year as part of Phocuswright's Launch: Innovation program.... Read More
Outlining trends, changes and the future of vacation rentals
News / Online
Outlining trends, changes and the future of vacation rentals
By Abby Crotty | November 26, 2025
During an interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Sharad Sundaresan of Homescreen and Eric Goldreyer of Savvy, shared their thoughts on the STR sector.... Read More
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025
Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network.... Read More
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies and operators.... Read More
Rapid Fire with David Hoctor of TikTok
News / Online
Rapid Fire with David Hoctor of TikTok
By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.  ... Read More