Interviews

The Future of Travel Experience: Digital overhaul, from air to rail
Interview / Online
The Future of Travel Experience: Digital overhaul, from air to rail
By Jeff Katz - Journera | January 17, 2020
In his series of interviews with industry leaders, Jeff Katz talks to Richard Anderson, CEO of Amtrak and former CEO of Delta Air Lines.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 20 - Bob Diener of Hotels.com
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 20 - Bob Diener of Hotels.com
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2020
Long before the online travel agency world took off, Bob Diener was perfecting the merchant model that would become omnipresent in later years. He talks to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire about how it all started.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Mathias Hedlund of Etraveli
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mathias Hedlund of Etraveli
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020
Etraveli chief executive Mathias Hedlund talks to Phocuswire about acquisitions, airline distribution and sustainability.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wayfarer Points changes travel loyalty programs through gamification
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wayfarer Points changes travel loyalty programs through gamification
By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020
Wayfarer Points is a portal that connects travelers with non-public deals.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 19 - Fritz Demopoulos of Qunar
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 19 - Fritz Demopoulos of Qunar
By PhocusWire | January 9, 2020
Fritz Demopoulos, co-founder and ex-CEO of Qunar (now head of Queen's Road Capital), talks to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire about how he created a travel startup in China.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Justin Francis of Responsible Travel
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2020
The online travel agency was one of the first to offer carbon offsetting in 2002, just a year after co-founder Justin Francis created the brand with Harold Goodwin.... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair LIVE - Tim Choate of RedAwning
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2020
After building two technology startups, Tim Choate founded RedAwning in 2010. The company offers branded vacation rentals as well as technology services to property owners and managers.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 18 - Duke Chung of TravelBank
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 18 - Duke Chung of TravelBank
By PhocusWire | January 2, 2020
Duke Chung, co-founder and CEO at TravelBank, talks to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire about the company's rapid rise over the course of the last three years.... Read More
PhocusWire editorial team's favorite interviews of 2019
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PhocusWire editorial team's favorite interviews of 2019
By PhocusWire | December 31, 2019
As we wrap up the year, take a deep breath for a day or two and look forward to the next 12 months, we've hand-picked our favorite interviews from 2019.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Emadri changes the packing experience for travelers and travel companies
By Steven Lerner | December 31, 2019
Emadri helps travel companies monetize pre-travel shopping and on-trip activities with customized packing recommendations for travelers.... Read More
VIDEO: Trip Ninja - Summit interview Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Trip Ninja - Summit interview Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2019
Trip Ninja is a provider in multi-city flight technology, working with online travel agencies to improve search and booking of air tickets. ... Read More
Road.Travel in-car
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Road.Travel integrates the travel industry with connected cars
By Steven Lerner | December 20, 2019
Road.Travel is a planner and marketplace for complex itineraries that allows users to personalize and book self-guided trips.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair LIVE – Mike Premo of ARC
By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2019
Mike Premo has been CEO of ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) since 2011 and has announced he will retire at the end of 2020.  ... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 17 - Terry Jones of Travelocity
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 17 - Terry Jones of Travelocity
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019
Few people have been there at the formation of two pioneering brands in online travel. Terry Jones tells his story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire.... Read More
VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019
Travelstop is a modern SaaS platform that simplifies business travel and automates expense management for growth companies.... Read More