Phocuswright Conference 2019


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News / Distribution
VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019
OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Fly Money - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019
Helping travelers pay like locals: Aggregating and pre-ordering all local payment methods to use during vacations - mobile, cash and cards. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019
Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on being a different brand and concerns over capital
By Kevin May | December 17, 2019
In an interview in the PhocusWire Studio, Fogel discusses the "connected trip" strategy, the influx of bad investment capital and sustainability. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Predictions for the next decade of travel
By Jim Pratt - WEX | December 17, 2019
WEX senior vice president Jim Pratt predicts rapid innovation will reshape the travel industry in the coming decade. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Mindsay - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019
This leader in conversational AI for the travel industry builds AI-powered chatbots for major travel companies. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019
Explore how this platform was scaled for luggage storage globally, connecting travelers with local businesses. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales
By Kevin May | December 16, 2019
Intent's Richard Harris explains the options ahead and the problems brands, intermediaries and the platforms might face in a new ecosystem for securing travel sales Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: What do investors look for in travel startup pitches?
By Steven Lerner | December 16, 2019
What do investors find appealing in pitches – and furthermore, what turns off investors? Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Bespoke - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019
Bebot: The AI-powered multilingual concierge chatbot for hotels, airports, stations and cities. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019
A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp). Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on Google's search practices
By Steven Lerner | December 13, 2019
Guillaume Teissonniere, the general counsel for eDreams Odigeo, lays out the case against Google's influence on the travel industry. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Hotel tech built for the future. This PMS takes an API-first approach, connecting all systems seamlessly. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Travelers from all around the world are now able to store their luggage in shops, restaurants and hotels (Nannies) in order to fully enjoy their trip. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair LIVE - Henrik Kjellberg of Awaze
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2019
The CEO of the European vacation rental provider, who spent 16 years beforehand at various brands in Expedia Group, joins us in the PhocusWire Studio. Read More