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
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- 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
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- PressThe Phocuswright Conference 2026 to tackle AI disruption, platform ...
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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 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
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Home2 Suites
315 Northwest 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
Tru
315 Northwest 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
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, 33301
Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown
721 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33304
Oasis Hotel
1200 South Miami Road, Fort Lauderdale, 33316
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