Phocuswright Conference 2018


VIDEO: Skylark - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Skylark - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 4, 2018
What's the future of luxury travel? It's what we all want: convenience, transparency, value, service - and amazing vacations. Read More
VIDEO: Baarb - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Baarb - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 3, 2018
This enterprise B2B platform is helping global travel brands deliver hyper-relevant search results based on travelers' preferences. Read More
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #16
News / Online
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #16
By Kevin May | November 30, 2018
The second our podcasts recorded during The Phocuswright Conference in Los Angeles is now available. Read More
VIDEO: Futurestay - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Futurestay - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | November 30, 2018
The smartest way to connect vacation rentals to everything - channels, guests, payments and their own brand. Read More
VIDEO: Airbnb on what it's learned from Amazon Prime and its community
News / Online
VIDEO: Airbnb on what it's learned from Amazon Prime and its community
By Jill Menze | November 29, 2018
At The Phocuswright Conference, Airbnb Homes executive Greg Greeley discussed the company's ambitions as it prepares for an IPO. Read More
VIDEO: Teckst - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Teckst - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | November 29, 2018
Teckst empowers travel brands to text with their customers in real time using flexible CRM integrations. Read More
VIDEO: Jeff Katz on a new path for connectivity
News / Technology
VIDEO: Jeff Katz on a new path for connectivity
By Kevin May | November 28, 2018
Jeff Katz is an enigmatic figure in the travel industry, having overseen a string of business and considered by many as an important thinker in the development of the modern sector. Read More
VIDEO: Situm Indoor Positioning - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Situm Indoor Positioning - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | November 28, 2018
Indoor navigation technology for the traveler. Indoor workforce and asset-tracking technology to boost productivity. Read More
VIDEO: Expedia Group on being relevant and still trying to win
News / Online
VIDEO: Expedia Group on being relevant and still trying to win
By Kevin May | November 27, 2018
At some point, Mark Okerstrom will no longer be the figure who stepped into the breach at Expedia Group when his old boss and mentor Dara Khosrowshahi left to run Uber. Read More
VIDEO: Old and new players on the changing face of corporate travel
News / Online
VIDEO: Old and new players on the changing face of corporate travel
By Jill Menze | November 27, 2018
What needs to change in the backbone of the corporate travel industry in order to improve the service level to the customer? Read More
VIDEO: The promise of voice tech for travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: The promise of voice tech for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2018
Voice technology has been one of the hottest topics of 2018, as both Google and Amazon ramp up their activity in the space, brands develop voice capabilities and consumers buy devices at a quickening... Read More
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on staying competitive, expanding markets
News / Online
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on staying competitive, expanding markets
By Jill Menze | November 23, 2018
Although eDreams Odigeo holds the title as number one in flights in Europe, it falls behind Expedia and Booking.com in market share. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Alibaba and Ctrip talk inspiration, acquisition costs and planes versus trains
By Linda Fox | November 23, 2018
Alibaba and Ctrip have rapidly become giant distributors of travel via their respective platforms and brands. Read More
VIDEO: New kids on the block, rethinking travel and laughing at the Dark Ages
News / Technology
VIDEO: New kids on the block, rethinking travel and laughing at the Dark Ages
By Kevin May | November 22, 2018
The travel industry is forever being told about a new breed of traveler dramatically altering consumer behavior in both the leisure and business sectors. Read More
VIDEO: JetBlue Tech Ventures on a new focus for airlines
News / Startups
VIDEO: JetBlue Tech Ventures on a new focus for airlines
By Kevin May | November 21, 2018
With a string of investments under its wing, JetBlue Technology Ventures has become a pioneer in the aviation-investing-in-startups space in recent years. Read More
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