# The Phocuswright Conference 2026

- 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
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality
- Expected attendance: 3,608

## About

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.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.phocuswrightconference.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.phocuswrightconference.com/attend/pricing)
- [Agenda](https://www.phocuswrightconference.com/Program/Industry-Roundtables)

## Topics

- AI
- Privacy
- Design
- Marketing
- Media
- Travel
- Airline
- Innovators
- Product
- B2B
- B2B Marketing
- Research

## Speakers

- Geoff Freeman, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association
- Brigit Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer, Priceline
- Jane Gasparian Lee, United Airlines
- James Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Intrepid Travel
- Steve Hafner, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, KAYAK
- Carey Kyler, Senior Director of Consumer Insights, AARP Services
- John Mangelaars, CEO, Travelport
- Dakota Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions)
- James Byers, Group Product Manager, Google
- Teresa Mackintosh, Chief Executive Officer, Aven Hospitality
- Mitra Sorrells, Senior Vice President, Content, Phocuswright/PhocusWire
- Pete Comeau, Managing Director, Phocuswright
- Sarah Moore, Head of Travel, Capital One

## Where to stay

- **Home2 Suites**: 400 m from the venue, 315 Northwest 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllhtht-home2-suites-fort-lauderdale-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 954-769-9980
- **Tru**: 400 m from the venue, 315 Northwest 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllruru-tru-fort-lauderdale-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 954-769-9982
- **Element Fort Lauderdale Downtown**: 630 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fllel-element-fort-lauderdale-downtown/overview/)
- **The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel**: 640 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thedalmar.com/)
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Downtown/Las Olas**: 650 m from the venue, 30 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/fllld)
- **Riverside Hotel**: 810 m from the venue, 620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.riversidehotel.com/)
  - Phone: +19544670671
- **Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown**: 1.3 km from the venue, 721 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33304
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/flllc)
  - Phone: +1 954-766-8800
- **Oasis Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue, 1200 South Miami Road, Fort Lauderdale, 33316
  - [Hotel website](https://www.oasishotelftl.com/)
  - Phone: +19545233043

## What people are saying

- [The Phocuswright Conference 2026 | PhocusWire](https://www.phocuswire.com/the-phocuswright-conference-2026-event)
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- [Webinars - PhocusWire](https://www.phocuswire.com/Webinars)
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