Travel & Hospitality

The Phocuswright Conference

The Phocuswright Conference is an event for travel industry decision-makers, leaders, and innovators. It focuses on the future of travel, discussing industry pressures, power shifts, and strategic pivots. The conference offers research-driven content and networking.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
17 November 2026 to 19 November 2026
Location
The Diplomat Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, United States
Organiser
Phocuswright
Tickets
USD 3599 to 4199
Expected attendance
3,600
Industry
Travel & Hospitality

On stage

Speakers

  • Brigit ZimmermanChief Executive Officer, Priceline
  • Jane Gasparian LeeUnited Airlines
  • James ThorntonChief Executive Officer, Intrepid Travel
  • Steve HafnerCo-Founder and Executive Chair, KAYAK
  • Carey KylerSenior Director of Consumer Insights, AARP Services
  • John MangelaarsCEO, Travelport
  • Dakota SmithChief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions)
  • James ByersGroup Product Manager, Google
  • Teresa MackintoshChief Executive Officer, Aven Hospitality
  • Mitra SorrellsSenior Vice President, Content, Phocuswright/PhocusWire
  • Pete ComeauManaging Director, Phocuswright
  • Sarah MooreHead of Travel Capital One

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Nuvei
  • Infatica
  • WEX Inc
  • HBX Group
  • Travel Guard
  • ConnexPay
  • ITB Berlin
  • Expedia Group, Inc
  • Visit Lauderdale
  • Wenrix
  • RateGain Technologies Limited
  • American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT)
  • Airobot
  • UATP
  • ZentrumHub
  • Rakuten Advertising
  • Pliant
  • Propellic
  • PayPal
  • HotelRunner

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