Also at this year’s event will be professional development opportunities through Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership program and #IAmRemarkable workshop, the Young Leaders Summit for the next generation of executives and luminaries, and the Startup Program for connecting like-minded innovators, investors and mentors.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Phocuswright kicks off today its annual global conference today in Phoenix, Arizona – running from November 14-17. The event will be centered around theme: Travelers. Titans. Trailblazers, – and sessions will reveal insights into travel’s newest tech innovations, the future of the lodging industry, finance and investment, insights on consumer behavior, short-term rentals – as well as sharing bold predictions about the future of travel.
“At a time when the industry confronts extraordinary challenges, The Phocuswright Conference promises to deliver valuable face-to-face networking opportunities for meaningful connections, opportunities for professional development and plenty of insights and inspiration”, said Phocuswright’s managing director, Pete Comeau. “We've built a program that maximizes value and focuses on deep networking and relevant content for travel executives charting the future of their businesses and the industry.”
Approximately 1,200 travel decision-makers are expected to walk through the doors of the Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, later today. Speakers include many of the industry’s leading influencers and executives:
- Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and CEO, Expedia Group
- Frederic Lalonde, Co-Founder and CEO, Hopper
- Steve Hafner, Co-Founder and CEO, KAYAK
- John Mangelaars, CEO, Skyscanner
- Matt Goldberg, CEO, Tripadvisor
- Amy Burr, President, JetBlue Technology Ventures
- John Morhous, CXO, Flight Centre Travel Group
- Erik Blachford, Venture Partner, Technology Crossover Ventures
- Jamie Cohen, CFO, Vacasa
- Lloyd Walmsley, Managing Director, UBS
- Brian Barth, CEO & Co-Founder, UpLift
- Chris Hemmeter, Managing Director, Thayer Ventures
- Kelly Covato, Head of Travel, Auto and Energy, Snap
- Kurt Ekert, President, Sabre
- Drew Pinto, Global Officer, Global Sales, Distribution and Revenue Management, Marriott
- Tao Tao, Co-Founder and COO, GetYourGuide
- Nelson Boyce, Managing Director, Travel, Google
- Belinda Hindmarsh, EVP and Chief Growth Officer, CWT
Also at this year’s event will be professional development opportunities through Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership program and #IAmRemarkable workshop, the Young Leaders Summit for the next generation of executives and luminaries, and the Startup Program for connecting like-minded innovators, investors and mentors.
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