Phocuswright Conference 2018

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Activities and experiences, not deals, drive Generation Z

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2018

Travel marketers are in for a rethink in order to address the demands of the Generation Z cohort, which is now entering the work (and leisure) space. Read More

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VIDEO: Google talks new ideas, not being creepy and the death of SEO

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2018

Tensions between Google and online travel companies are ongoing although some are faring between better when it comes to their partnerships. Read More

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VIDEO: IBM on how blockchain will - and won't - impact travel

By Mitra Sorrells | November 20, 2018

When it comes to blockchain, focus on the business concepts and not the technology. Read More

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PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #15

By Kevin May | November 19, 2018

The PundIT Show returns from a break over the summer of 2018 with the first of two recorded at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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VIDEO: AccorHotels on adapting to shocks, localization and the road to digital

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2018

AccorHotels has been on a digital journey since 2014 when it announced its five-year digital transformation strategy. Read More

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VIDEO: Inside the brains of online travel financial analysts

By Kevin May | November 19, 2018

Online travel brands generally get most of the attention on their financial performance when reporting their latest earnings four times a year. Read More

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Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame

By PhocusWire | November 19, 2018

Travelocity founding vice chairman Jim Hornthal and Air Canada distribution chief Al Lenza were inducted into the Phocuswright Hall Of Fame last week. Read More

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VIDEO: Booking Holdings on Google, complacency, ambitions and the entire trip

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018

A string of international acquisitions and investments (plus a new-ish name) to reflect on a global position has the industry speculating about what else lies ahead for the former Priceline Group. Read More

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VIDEO: TripAdvisor on a new social strategy and tweaking its activity stance

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018

TripAdvisor has been busy during 2018, with a combination of significant acquisition and new attempt to tackle the social-led planning phase of travel. Read More

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VIDEO: Hilton on loyalty, millennials and digital marketing

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2018

With experience at Microsoft, Capital One and Uber, Kellyn Smith Kenny joined Hilton in January as the hospitality brand’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer, overseeing strategy for its... Read More

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QOTW: Something about the Power Paradox

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2018

For this special edition of Quote Of The Week, we've collected a series of quotes from The Phocuswright Conference this week that really got us thinking. Read More

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VIDEO: Global survey points to travel trends here and now

By Kevin May | November 15, 2018

Travelers say technology is key to a great experience on a trip - but to what extent? Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Top investors on the good, the bad and the bountiful in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | November 15, 2018

Benchmark Capital general partner Bill Gurley made his inaugural appearance on the center stage of The Phocuswright Conference Wednesday in Los Angeles. Read More

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VIDEO: Skyscanner CEO on mobile, Ctrip and meta disruptors

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2018

In a conversation with PhocusWire editor in chief Kevin May at the 2018 Phocuswright Conference, Skyscanner CEO Bryan Dove says he believes there's a "100%" chance another company could come along and... Read More

News / Startups

Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2018

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2018

The Phocuswright Conference exists to gather company leaders on its Center Stage - but it also gives a showcase to startups and established brands with something new to share. Read More

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