Interviews

Rapid Fire with Jeff Kim of Yanolja
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Jeff Kim of Yanolja
By Abby Crotty | October 21, 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
Rapid Fire with Steve Schwab of Casago
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Steve Schwab of Casago
By Morgan Hines | October 16, 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
Rapid Fire with Mariano Dima of Civitatis
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Mariano Dima of Civitatis
By Morgan Hines | October 14, 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
CEO Spotlight: Muzzammil Ahussain of Almosafer
Interview / Online
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
Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2025
SplitStay is a travel-tech marketplace that helps solo travelers share accommodations in a secure, transparent and cost-effective way.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
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Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 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
Rapid Fire with Eric DeLange of Reddit
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Eric DeLange of Reddit
By Morgan Hines | October 7, 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
Rapid fire with Paul Jacobs of Kayak
News / Online
Rapid fire with Paul Jacobs of Kayak
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 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
Rapid fire with Richie Karaburun of New York University
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Rapid fire with Richie Karaburun of New York University
By Morgan Hines | September 30, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of short Q&As.... Read More
PROS chief AI strategist Michael Wu talks AI and airlines
News / Technology
PROS chief AI strategist Michael Wu talks AI and airlines
By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2025
Michael Wu works cross-functionally with the PROS research team to prototype the company’s advanced algorithm and collaborates with the product team to incorporate more AI features.... Read More
Thayer's Hemmeter on SPAC comeback and space for a new travel brand
News / Startups
Thayer's Hemmeter on SPAC comeback and space for a new travel brand
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025
Chris Hemmeter, managing director of Thayer Investment Partners, discusses the pace of experimentation in travel and how it could lead to a new B2C powerhouse.... Read More
Startup Stage: Holiwise uses AI to provide personalized travel recommendations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Holiwise uses AI to provide personalized travel recommendations
By Abby Crotty | September 19, 2025
Holiwise is developing an AI-powered travel agency to help premium travelers experience the world effortlessly.... Read More
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2025
StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers.... Read More
Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025
Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties.... Read More
Startup Stage: Maison wants to use AI to provide seamless asssitance for guests
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Maison wants to use AI to provide seamless asssitance for guests
By Abby Crotty | August 28, 2025
Maison offers an AI operating system for hotels and hospitality systems, giving guests access to 24/7 customer service via a chatbot.... Read More