The Phocuswright Conference 2024

News / Online

Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools

By Abby Crotty | March 27, 2025

Users will soon be able to use a new price tracking feature for hotels via Google Search and turn on a new "screenshots" feature in Google Maps. Read More

News / Technology

IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency

By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025

IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More

News / Online

Klook lands $100M to expand in Asia and beyond

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2025

The latest funding for the Asia-based platform comes 14 months after the company raised $210 million in a Series E+ round in December 2023. Read More

News / Startups

Superlogic receives $13.7M to transform customer engagement

By Morgan Hines | February 7, 2025

The round was led by Powerledger and included participation from 10SQ, Nima Capital, Sangha Capital, Actai Unicorn Fund, Liquid 2 Venture and Hyla Liquid Venture Fund. Read More

News / Online

CEO Spotlight: Alberto Gutierrez of Civitatis

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2025

In an interview in the PhocusWire studio Alberto Gutiérrez discussed the growth of tours and activities marketplace Civitatis, attracting investment and its focus on Latin America. Read More

News / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Lisa Chen of ToursByLocals

By Morgan Hines | January 31, 2025

ToursByLocals is poised for growth with a recently updated technology base intended to improve the 15-year-old private tour company’s strategy, according to CEO Lisa Chen. Read More

Interview / Online

Daytrip - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | January 21, 2025

Since launching in Europe in 2015, Daytrip has expanded to offer its private car service in more than 130 countries around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel

By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Superlogic - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | January 16, 2025

Superlogic provides a platform that helps brands bring global music, sports, dining and cultural experiences to consumers with the click of a button. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Engineering AI for personalization and operational efficiency in travel

By PhocusWire | January 14, 2025

Encora is a digital engineering services company with more than 9,000 employees in 45 countries around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel experts on speed to market and the role of data

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2025

Sonesta International's chief commercial officer Garine Ferejian-May and Sebastien Leitner, vice president of partnerships at Cloudbeds, discuss how joined-up data is helping hotels hone revenue... Read More

News / Online

What's the point? Finding new opportunities to earn loyalty in travel

By Marisa Garcia | January 13, 2025

A panel on loyalty in travel at The Phocuswright Conference featured executives from AirAsia Move, Capital One and Hilton who discussed what drives loyalty and the importance of understanding customer... Read More

Interview / Online

Logitix - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2025

Logitix, a Victory Live company, provides a live event ticketing solution for the travel industry through partnerships with sports organizations, performing arts venues and music events. Read More

News / Online

How travel brands stay ahead on social media

By Morgan Hines | January 10, 2025

Travel experts discuss the importance of travel brands staying agile in the social media arena as younger generations turn to these platforms for search purposes. Read More