Interviews

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STARTUP STAGE: TripAbrood wants to be smart with family trip planning
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2019
TripAbrood is using artificial intelligence to build a virtual assistant to help book family vacations.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Brad Handler
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In the green room at Phocuswright with... Brad Handler
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Brad Handler of Inspirato.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 8 - Stuart Crighton of Cleartrip
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How I Got Here, episode 8 - Stuart Crighton of Cleartrip
By Kevin May | October 10, 2019
Cleartrip launched in India but now has half its business in the Middle East - co-founder and CEO Stuart Crighton joins David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode of How I Got Here to share the company's story.... Read More
Q&A: ATPCO's Beth Taylor on looking past the C-suite, diversifying voices and leadership programs
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Q&A: ATPCO's Beth Taylor on looking past the C-suite, diversifying voices and leadership programs
By Jill Menze | October 9, 2019
ATPCO's Lead From the Front program aims to serve employees from all levels of the company - not just those on a management track.... Read More
Startup Stage Flugy
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STARTUP STAGE: Flugy crowdsources private flights to exotic destinations
By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2019
Flugy charters private planes to destinations voted on by its members (who each pay a $25 membership fee). Those that want to take the trip pay their share of the charter plus an 18% commission.   ... Read More
The Future Of Travel Experience: A view from mega-investor Andreessen Horowitz
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The Future Of Travel Experience: A view from mega-investor Andreessen Horowitz
By Jeff Katz - Journera | October 8, 2019
Jeff Katz talks to one of the biggest names in venture capital and a major investor in travel companies: Jeff Jordan, the managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz and ex-CEO of OpenTable.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... William Phillipson
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In the green room at Phocuswright with... William Phillipson
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next Up: William Phillipson of SilverRail Technologies.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Rolf Purzer of ATPCO
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In The Big Chair - Rolf Purzer of ATPCO
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2019
Rolf Purzer has been with ATPCO 22 years, serving as CEO since 2017.... Read More
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How I Got Here, episode 7 - Tyler Dikman of LoungeBuddy
By Kevin May | October 3, 2019
Tyler Dikman of LoungeBuddy, which was recently acquired by American Express, joins David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode of How I Got Here. ... Read More
In The Big Chair - Keith Tan of the Singapore Tourism Board
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In The Big Chair - Keith Tan of the Singapore Tourism Board
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2019
Tan joined the Singapore Tourism Board midway through its 2016-2020 travel marketing strategy, which focuses on stories, fans and channels. ... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 6 - Naren Shaam of Omio
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How I Got Here, episode 6 - Naren Shaam of Omio
By Kevin May | September 26, 2019
The architect behind Omio (formerly GoEuro) talks to David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode.... Read More
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How I Got Here, episode 5 - Philippe Chereque of American Express GBT
By Kevin May | September 19, 2019
One of the original executives at Amadeus and now the president at American Express GBT joins Kevin May and David Litwak for the latest episode.... Read More
Doug Lansky on destination management
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Q&A: Doug Lansky on "unbalanced" tourism and tech's role in destination management
By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2019
Author and speaker Doug Lansky says a digital infrastructure will enable destinations to manage visitor volume and timing.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 4 - Ethan Bernstein of Freebird
Interview / Technology
How I Got Here, episode 4 - Ethan Bernstein of Freebird
By Kevin May | September 12, 2019
The co-founder and CEO of Freebird, Ethan Bernstein, joins Kevin May and David Litwak for the latest episode.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Padlifter wants to connect vacation rental service providers
By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2019
Padlifter is a marketplace to connect vacation rental hosts with providers of services such as property management, security, marketing, maintenance, laundry, accounting and more.   ... Read More