Phocuswright Europe 2024

Are technology advances helping hotels see the bigger picture?
News / Technology
Are technology advances helping hotels see the bigger picture?
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2024
Rebecca Suiker from The Social Hub and Paul van Meerendonk from IDeaS discuss how advances in technology, including revenue management, are helping traditional hotels and newer hospitality concepts... Read More
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
News / Online
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
By Morgan Hines | June 14, 2024
James Lever of Weeva and Sally Davey of Travalyst talk about sustainability sensibilities in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
News / Startups
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2024
Viator founder Rod Cuthbert shared the Phocuswright Europe 2024 Center Stage with Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter to discuss how the tours and activities company came to be, selling it to Tripadvisor... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 3 in pictures
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 3 in pictures
By PhocusWire | June 13, 2024
The 2024 Phocuswright Europe conference wrapped up Wednesday in Barcelona. View a collection of photos from the final day of the conference that drew more than 500 attendees.   Read More
Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
News / Online
Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
By Morgan Hines | June 13, 2024
The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space.   Read More
123compare.me – EMEA Travel Innovation Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Startups
123compare.me – EMEA Travel Innovation Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2024
123Compare.me is a pricing tool that empowers hotel groups to master room distribution by targeting and resolving online price disparities. Read More
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
News / Technology
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
By D.J. Catron | June 12, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry.   Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 2 in pictures
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 2 in pictures
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
The 2024 Phocuswright Europe conference hit its Center Stage stride Tuesday in Barcelona. The annual three-day conference in Europe drew more than 500 attendees. Read More
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
News / Distribution
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2024
Mystifly’s Smart Selling Platform (SSP) delivers source-agnostic air selling, servicing and revenue optimization.   Read More
As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
News / Technology
As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
When 500 travel insiders gather, you don’t need a chatbot to predict lots of conversation about generative AI.   Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 1 in pictures
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 1 in pictures
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2024
The 2024 Phocuswright Europe conference opened on Monday in Barcelona. The annual three-day conference in Europe drew more than 500 attendees.   Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024
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Phocuswright Europe 2024
June 10-12, 2024
Make plans to join 600+ of the most influential travel leaders in one platform for pointed one-on-one conversations, critical debate, the next wave of innovation and the best networking in travel. On Demand
As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
News / Online
As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024
Platforms like HomeExchange and Kindred are enjoying big gains while short-term rentals endure frustrations with stricter regulations, supply gluts and more rules and fees.   Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 – early-bird price ends January 31
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2024 – early-bird price ends January 31
By Phocuswright | January 9, 2024
Led by the theme of You, Me & The Machine, Phocuswright Europe will convene the industry’s best and brightest in Barcelona, June 10-12, to share their learnings and strategize for the future. Read More