Phocuswright Conference 2023

Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
News / Technology
Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2023
The Aruba Happy One Pass is one of the first implementations of a digital travel credential using biometric technology and automatic border control gates. Read More
Phocuswright inducts Flo Lugli and Steve Kaufer to Hall of Fame
News / Distribution
Phocuswright inducts Flo Lugli and Steve Kaufer to Hall of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023
The latest inductees to the Phocuswright Hall of Fame are Flo Lugli, principal at Navesink, and Tripadvisor founder Steve Kaufer.     Read More
“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
News / Online
“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
By Derek Catron | November 16, 2023
Kayak CEO Steve Hafner and co-founder Paul English, now with Deets, took the stage together Wednesday at The Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Sparks flew.   Read More
Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
News / Startups
Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023
Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More
How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
News / Online
How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Autoura is a digital experience platform for real world experiences that, using artificial intelligence, operates location-based tourism, leisure and hospitality experiences. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Direx is an all-in-one, cloud-based business management solution specifically designed for tourism and hospitality business owners in Africa. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Eilago wants to make travel fun and connected while helping travelers save money and experience travel responsibly. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Jerne
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Jerne
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Jerne helps creators and experience providers navigate their commercial agreements, control and monetize their user generated content assets and track affiliate sales and marketing ROI. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Legends powers a new era of personalization in travel by transforming phone and photo data into preference profiles to help providers improve revenue, loyalty and experience.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: The Host Co.
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: The Host Co.
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
The Host Co. transforms short-term rentals into full service hospitality by adding instant concierge amenities: from spa and chef to in-rental shopping and beyond.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to their guests.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Unravel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Unravel
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Unravel is a shoppable video feed of the world's most instagrammable experiences - an “embedded travel” platform that combines the serendipitous discovery of TikTok with the utility of Expedia.  Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
News / Startups
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
The Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, sponsored by Allianz Partners US, includes eight companies founded in 2020, with another five founded in 2021 and four in 2022.    Read More
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