The Phocuswright Conference 2024

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AWS on using technology to drive customer-centricity in travel

By PhocusWire | January 8, 2025

AWSprovides cloud computing technology to companies around the world, including many in travel and hospitality such as United Airlines, Air Canada, Trip.com, Booking.com, Choice Hotels and many... Read More

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Ground transportation experts confront connected trip challenges

By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2025

As travel companies seek interconnectedness that could make processes smoother for travelers, plenty of friction points remain, according to experts. Read More

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Priceline's Brett Keller on OTA's evolution and growth in packaging

By Marisa Garcia | January 7, 2025

CEO of Priceline, Brett Keller, discussed his 25-year tenure and the evolution of Priceline at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Travel veterans discuss mega deal potential, AI fatigue and technical deficit

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2025

Predicting travel's future isn't easy with so many external factors impacting the industry, but executives including SilverRail Technologies' Aaron Gowell, Phocuswright's Lorraine Sileo and T2Impact's... Read More

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Katanox - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2025

Katanox streamlines distribution and payment processes for hoteliers and enhances commercial capabilities for travel management companies, hotels and corporate customers. Read More

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Wall Street talk: AI's opportunities for online travel agencies

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2025

A trio of Wall Street veterans touched on AI and stocks, regulatory changes and consumer behavior and more in a wide-ranging conversation at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Traversing.ai - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | January 3, 2025

Traversing.ai is a startup offering a unified sales, distribution and marketing platform for hotels, all tied together with artificial intelligence. Read More

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Opportunity rising in tours, activities as interest in experiences continues

By Morgan Hines | January 3, 2025

The desire to make ensure the experiences a traveler wants are available to book continues to be a priority. Read More

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The importance of using data to empower travelers

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2025

Filip Filipov, a former vice president of Skyscanner, left travel more than four years ago, and is now back as chief operations officer of airline data specialist OAG. Read More

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Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections

By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024

The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Corporate travel executives discuss AI hype and efficiency gains

By Linda Fox | December 30, 2024

Amex GBT's vice president of AI strategy and the founder of business travel AI startup Otto discuss the rapid pace of development with AI and where the real potential lies. Read More

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Keybrain - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | December 24, 2024

KeyBrain is a new artificial intelligence-powered travel booking and management portal for multi-day tours. Read More

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The move from legacy models to delightful experiences

By Marisa Garcia | December 24, 2024

Executives from Despegar, Meili and Wego discuss the complexity in travel and the hope for AI to solve some of the challenges at The Phocuswright Conference 2024. Read More

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BILL - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | December 23, 2024

BILL is a financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses to help them control their payables, receivables and spend and expense management. ‍ Read More

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How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024

We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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