The Phocuswright Conference 2024

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Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections

By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024

The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Technology

Corporate travel executives discuss AI hype and efficiency gains

By Linda Fox | December 30, 2024

Amex GBT's vice president of AI strategy and the founder of business travel AI startup Otto discuss the rapid pace of development with AI and where the real potential lies. Read More

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Keybrain - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | December 24, 2024

KeyBrain is a new artificial intelligence-powered travel booking and management portal for multi-day tours. Read More

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The move from legacy models to delightful experiences

By Marisa Garcia | December 24, 2024

Executives from Despegar, Meili and Wego discuss the complexity in travel and the hope for AI to solve some of the challenges at The Phocuswright Conference 2024. Read More

Interview / Technology

BILL - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | December 23, 2024

BILL is a financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses to help them control their payables, receivables and spend and expense management. ‍ Read More

News / Startups

How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024

We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Kayak's Steve Hafner on strategies for weighing opportunity and risk

By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024

The Kayak co-founder gambles in his own life but is a bit more careful with business decisions, as he explained on Center Stage at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Technology

AI agents in development demonstrate the potential for travel

By Mark Frary | December 18, 2024

Michael Gulmann, Mark Losey, Noreen Henry and Terry Jones discuss AI agents and their impact on the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Troop founder on travel tech disruption and group travel growth

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024

Dennis Vilovic, founder and co-CEO of Troop, believes group travel could increase by 30% next year despite pressure from some large corporations for employees to return to the office full time. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

How simplified cross-border payments can empower both travel brands and travelers

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2024

Now as it enters its second decade of operation, TerraPay is leaning into its digital-first solutions for cross-border payments to fuel its growth around the globe. Read More

Interview / Technology

Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | December 16, 2024

Founded in 2003, Juniper Travel Technology offers solutions for online travel agencies, destination marketing companies, bedbanks, airlines, wholesalers and cruises, with clients in more than 50... Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry collaboration needed to reduce friction

By Morgan Hines | December 16, 2024

For the travel industry as a whole, removing friction and leaving customers satisfied is the real goal, according to Decius Valmorbida, president of travel at Amadeus. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Using tech to improve claims processing, servicing in travel insurance

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024

And as the industry grows, so does demand for travel insurance, according to Robert Gallagher, chief operating officer and head of the Americas at Travel Guard, the portfolio of travel insurance and... Read More

News / Startups

Travel M&A activity heating up as experts see readiness in buyers, sellers

By Morgan Hines | December 13, 2024

In comparison to last year, Matt Zito and Min Liu said the travel investment and acquisition environment has been more active, in part due to better macroeconomic conditions. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

What Expedia Group's travel trends report signals for the year ahead

By PhocusWire | December 12, 2024

Expedia Group shares the results of its latest consumer trend report that combines data from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo with a study of 25,000 travelers from 19 countries. Read More

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