Travel & Hospitality
The Phocuswright Conference 2026
The Phocuswright Conference 2026 is a travel industry event where travel decision-makers gather for networking, conversations, and opportunities. The theme is Pressures, Power, Pivots, focusing on industry challenges and strategies. It is held for professionals in the travel ecosystem.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 17 November 2026 to 19 November 2026
- Location
- The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton, Fort Lauderdale, United States
- Organiser
- Northstar Travel Group
- Expected attendance
- 3,608
- Industry
- Travel & Hospitality
Public discussion
What people are saying
- PressThe Phocuswright Conference 2026 | PhocusWire
The 2026 Theme: Pressures. Power. Pivots. Something is different this year. It's true that The Phocuswright Conference typically addresses the forces that impact and reshape the travel industry; for a sector as dynamic as travel, it's natur
- PressPhocuswright Conference 2026 to spotlight AI's transformative role in ...
The Phocuswright Conference 2026, taking place in Fort Lauderdale, will focus on how AI is reshaping travel discovery, sales, and management, with industry leaders exploring the rapid changes in consumer behaviour and competitive dynamics.
- PressPhocuswright Conference 2026 to focus on AI disruption and platform power
The Phocuswright Conference 2026 will examine artificial intelligence, platform consolidation and changing traveller behaviour, with discussions centred on the forces reshaping travel distribution, discovery and customer relationships. NEW
- PressThe Phocuswright Conference 2026 to tackle AI disruption, platform ...
NEW YORK, NY, May 20, 2025 - Phocuswright this week announced the theme for its 2026 annual conference: Pressures. Power. Pivots. A framework for examining the forces reshaping how demand is created, captured and converted across the travel
- PressWebinars - PhocusWire
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Agenda themes
Topics covered
- AI
- Privacy
- Design
- Marketing
- Media
- Travel
- Airline
- Innovators
- Product
- B2B
- B2B Marketing
- Research
On stage
Speakers
- Geoff FreemanPresident and CEO, U.S. Travel Association
- 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
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Home2 Suites
315 Northwest 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Tru
315 Northwest 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Element Fort Lauderdale Downtown
The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Downtown/Las Olas
30 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown
721 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
Oasis Hotel
1200 South Miami Road, Fort Lauderdale
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