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“Right now is the time to be in the mix” - that’s the advice from leading travel investor Erik Blachford to aspiring entrepreneurs, as #AI sweeps the sector. Blachford, who in 1995 helped establish Expedia within Microsoft and became CEO of the online travel agency in 2003, likens the current landscape to the onset of the internet in the early nineties. “In fact, it felt very much like today's moment filled with AI,” he said at this year's Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix. “I'm telling you, it's very similar.” Click here to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/3ZjBSNV #travelnews #travelindustry #traveltech #executiveinterview

Join #Phocuswright, PhocusWire and Miles Partnership for our highly anticipated annual webinar, “The Year in Review and the Year Ahead”, where we’ll explore the latest #traveltrends and technologies reshaping the #travel and #tourism industry. We'll focus on: ?? Marketing Reimagined – Explore new strategies shaping destination decisions. ?? Trending Technology – Discover game-changing #tech transforming travel. ?? Hospitality Insights – Examine trends redefining #hospitality and traveler needs. Secure your seat now ??

Thank you to our amazing attendees! ?? We hope you had a fantastic experience at The Phocuswright Conference 2024! We can’t wait to see you at a future #Phocuswright event! Mark your calendars and secure your spot now at the lowest ticket price for both upcoming events: ?? Phocuswright Europe,?June 10-12,?2025 Barcelona, Spain: https://bit.ly/48QFv0Y ?? The Phocuswright Conference,?November 18-20,?2025 San Diego, CA, USA: https://bit.ly/3Xg43e8

Next up on the calendar ?? #Phocuswright Europe 2025 at a NEW venue in Barcelona, Spain! Join us at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, and stay just a garden stroll away at the gorgeous Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel. Make sure you’re part of this unforgettable experience! ? Lock in your registration now for the best rate & mark your calendar 10-12 June: https://bit.ly/48QFv0Y

Attendees were captivated and inspired?by top #travelindustry leaders on Center Stage during Day 2 of The #Phocuswright Conference 2024!

Curious about what happens at a #Phocuswright Conference? Roman Townsend and the Belvera Partners team shared a great preview of who and what to expect at our conferences! Feeling the FOMO? Don’t wait—register now to join us in San Diego, CA for 2025! https://bit.ly/3Xg43e8

Let’s make Day 3 of the #Phocuswright Conference unforgettable from start to finish! Here’s what’s happening today: ?? Morning yoga & ??♀??? trail run ?? Center Stage sessions ?? Valuable meetings & connections ?? PhocusWire Studio interviews ?? Networking meals Attendees: Access and share your photos from the 'My Photos' section of the event app!

?? Mobi.AI has received?the People’s Choice Award and named runner-up for Travel Innovator of the Year?during Phocuswright’s #Innovation: Launch at The #Phocuswright Conference ?? Watch Vice President of Products Harriet Brown's on-stage presentation and exclusive interview with Charlotte Lamp Davies, founder of A Bright Approach, in the #PhocusWire Studio ??

All eyes are on The #Phocuswright Conference 2024 Center Stage today! ?? Phocuswright's Lorraine Sileo moderated an executive panel featuring Oral Muir of Hilton, Nadia Zahir Omer of AirAsia MOVE and Jenn Scheurich of Capital One, each providing perspectives on standing out and reshaping customer loyalty in this new era.

?? The #Phocuswright Conference 2024 attendees gathered around firepits, sharing conversations and warmth at the Day 1 welcome reception, sponsored by TerraPay ??