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
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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
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News / Online
Expedia's Kern on changing perceptions of its role in travel
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2022
Expedia Group's Peter Kern discusses the company's recent technology, loyalty and sustainability moves at The Phocuswright Conference 2022. Read More