Phocuswright Conference 2022

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Interview / Startups

Video: Vervotech - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2022

Founded in 2018, Vervotech wants to simplify the complex hotel distribution industry with its automated hotel and room mapping solutions. Read More

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News / Online

U.S. overtakes Europe for largest share of rental bookings

By Phocuswright Research | December 12, 2022

Phocuswright finds Europe’s loss in share of short-term rental bookings will be exacerbated by economic and war concerns, as well as increased regulatory restrictions in important markets. Read More

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Interview / Technology

Video: Amadeus - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | December 12, 2022

The Amadeus Traveler Centric Platform provides a new, collaborative way for travel brands to share insights on the traveler journey and humanize the traveler’s experience. Read More

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News / Distribution

Sabre’s Ekert on economy, airline distribution trends

By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022

The 26-year travel industry veteran shared his outlook during an interview at The Phocuswright Conference 2022 in November. Read More

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From Our Partners / Online

Video: Flight Centre on how its acquisition strategy helps drive innovation

By PhocusWire | December 9, 2022

Flight Centre Travel Group chief experience officer John Morhous explains how the company’s strategic acquisitions help it create innovative products that meet the needs of its customers. Read More

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Interview / Startups

Video: Joyned - Phocuswright Conference Launch Innovator

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2022

Joyned is a social commerce-as-a-service website add-on that enables people to chat live and book together. Read More

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News / Technology

Video: TerraPay on expanding its payment solutions for travel

By PhocusWire | December 7, 2022

TerraPay's vice president of payments, Koert Grasveld, explains the company’s solutions and future ambitions. Read More

Interview / Technology

Video: Netomi - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | December 6, 2022

Netomi is an AI-first multichannel conversational platform to make support simple and seamless for customers and agents. Read More

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News / Online

Hospitality execs on competing with rentals, driving more loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2022

In a session at The Phocuswright Conference, hospitality executives say they need to better understand consumer wants and needs – and to communicate more effectively about why their properties are the... Read More

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From Our Partners / Online

Video: Expedia research uncovers disparities between travelers' desires and industry perceptions

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2022

Expedia for Business senior vice president and chief marketing officer Cheryl Miller shares some of the findings of the latest Traveler Value Index report. Read More

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News / Online

Forbes Travel Guide partners with Jerne for influencer marketing

By Kathryn Walson | December 5, 2022

The integrated partnership grants FTG’s 2,000 hotels, restaurants and spas access to Jerne’s technology that facilitates relationships with influencers and creators. Read More

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News / Online

Snapchat, Meta share how to use social media to engage travelers

By PhocusWire | December 2, 2022

During a panel at The Phocuswright Conference, participants discuss why AR and influencers are key for travel brands’ social media strategies. Read More

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Interview / Technology

Video: Celitech – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | December 2, 2022

Celitech is a connectivity platform for global travel providers and travelers, providing service in more than 160 countries. Read More

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From Our Partners / Technology

Video: WEX on the need for travel companies to invest in B2B innovation

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2022

WEX’s vice president of corporate payments for the Americas, Heather Andrews, says travel companies to prioritize B2B digitization to create systems that can accommodate consumers’ expectations. Read More