Phocuswright

Jessie Fischer, founder and CEO of?GuestOS, and Arielle Warren, CEO of?Places To Go, are the 2024 recipients?of the?Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship ?? Through the scholarship, the two attended?The #Phocuswright Conference 2024?in Phoenix, Arizona, which included a three night stay and participation in a mentorship program of each founder’s choice. During the conference, Fischer and Warren stopped by the PhocusWire Studio to discuss their journeys as #travel #startup founders. Watch the full interview now ??

In the nearly two years since OpenAI released ChatGPT, the #travel industry has been abuzz about the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence. But as the larger world considers how #AI might continue to evolve and alter our reality, is the travel industry where it should be in terms of adoption? PhocusWire touched base with industry leaders at The Phocuswright Conference 2024 to get their take on where things stand regarding the pace of AI adoption, expectations, and what they're most excited about: https://bit.ly/498Q8fB #traveltech #travelnews #travelindustry #genAI #chatgpt

The energy was electric at Center Stage during The #Phocuswright Conference! During an executive interview, Siew Hoon Yeoh spoke with Agoda's Robert Rosenstein about his passion for #startups, his belief that #Asia will drive the next era of growth, and his view of #AI as a pivotal force shaping the future of online travel.

“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!