Phocuswright

05/03/2026

TravelTech Show, Europe’s only marketplace built for business, returns to Excel London on 24-25 June 2026!

Join us for two days of , , and solution-focused conversations with over 100 of the most innovative suppliers. Through our 1-2-1 meeting platform, buyers and suppliers arrive with pre-booked appointments, ensuring meaningful conversations and measurable ROI.

Plus, is co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and The Meetings Show, making it the only event where the entire ecosystem connects under one roof.

Register now to secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/4cL0Mgs

03/30/2026

⌛ Applications are closing April 1!

Global Pitch provides the opportunity to pitch in front of 's biggest investors, savviest executives and discerning audience. Each applicant will be screened by a panel of judges from the industry's and community, with 16 making the cut to pitch at Europe 2026.

Apply for FREE now: https://bit.ly/4ayU5we

03/29/2026

📢 We're hiring!

is hiring a Business Development Director, Research to expand our client base and bring our trusted to more companies across the industry.

You’ll work with senior leaders across and , helping them use and insights to power better decisions.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply here ⤵️

Phocuswright is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Sales Director to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling syndicated and custom research to companies operating or investing in the travel industry, with a focus on traveler behavior, market size d...

03/24/2026

👇 Today sets the tone for what’s next.

Phocuswright’s first Travel Marketing AI Summit kicks off in NYC, bringing together the leaders shaping the future of , and .

Experts from A25, Bilt, Booking.com, Google, Hopper, Hotels.com, Marriott International, Meta, Mindtrip, Inc., Propellic - Travel Marketing, Sojern, The Trade Desk, Tripadvisor and more will take the stage for a full day of insights and discussion.

Curious what’s on the agenda and who’s in the room? Take a look: https://bit.ly/3ZuexrL

03/23/2026

At Phocuswright Europe, isn’t a side quest. It’s game on 🕹️

We’re serving up unforgettable conversations, standout food, flowing drinks and an attendee list worth your time.

👉 All you have to do is show up and play this June in Barcelona, Spain. Register by 31 March to save €400: https://bit.ly/45FLV2p

03/22/2026

You’re not just building a . You’re building the future of .

🌍 Applications are open until April 1 for the Global Startup Pitch — the startup competition powered by , WiT (Web in Travel) and PhocusWire, with support from American Express Global Business Travel.

We’ll select 16 standout seedups and scaleups to pitch live at Phocuswright Europe 2026 in front of the people who move forward: founders, C-suite decision-makers, investors and industry leaders ready to partner, fund and scale what’s next.

🎤 If you’ve got momentum, this is your stage. Apply for FREE now: https://bit.ly/4r3dlb3

03/21/2026

56% of travelers used AI for planning, booking or in-destination assistance for at least one trip in the past 12 months, ⬆️ up from 43% in 2H25 and 33% in 1H25.

Among travelers who have used AI, 94% have used it for travel specifically.

Our recent examines the impact of AI on search, trip decision and spend behaviors, along with what future expectations for in look like. Preview the full report now.

AI has cleared the majority mark in U.S. leisure travel: 56% of travelers report using it for travel, signaling a shift from novelty to default planning behavior. Gen AI is becoming a major discovery starting point, but it still tends to send travelers onward rather than replace other sources.That m...