Early-bird pricing expires Friday June 30! Save $700 by registering now. — Source: Phocuswright

For nearly 25 years, companies at the forefront of digital innovation in travel have relied upon Phocuswright to shape the discussion, encourage healthy debate and introduce the latest innovations. This market intelligence will again drive an unprecedented program and speaker roster at the Phocuswright Conference Nov. 7 to 9 at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood in south Florida when nearly 2,000 leading minds in travel will gather for networking and learning.

Early-bird ticket pricing expires on Friday, June 30. To save $700 and be part of the future and hear what leaders predict will happen next, register today at www.phocuswrightconference.com.

"Change is inevitable, but understanding what interrupts the present and predicting future trends is what Phocuswright is all about. We gather decision makers and global C-level executives from every travel, tourism and hospitality sector," said Phocuswright president Simon Lehmann.

The Phocuswright Conference gathers the world's most influential travel leaders to learn what technology has in store and what changes lie ahead. Thought leaders take Center Stage each day for pointed one-on-one conversations. Summit and Launch showcases the next wave of innovation in travel. And the innovator and exhibitor showcase offers one-on-one time with a roster of industry-leading companies.

The most innovative startup, emerging and established companies take the stage during Summit and Launch to compete for accolades and fame. Summit features startup and emerging innovators, including the winners from Battleground: The Americas, EMEA and APAC. Launch proves that innovation isn't just for startups, featuring established companies that are breaking new ground and developing new technologies. The program is packed with market-changing innovations presented in a fast-paced, no-holds-barred environment.

"The Phocuswright Conference has delivered an unbeatable combination of compelling content, top-tier attendees and an electrified atmosphere for over 20 years," Lehmann said. "It's where ideas are born, partners are found, strategies are honed and deals are done."

A growing roster of confirmed speakers can be found online. Executives from companies including Brand USA, Ctrip.com, Expedia, HomeAway, Hopper, Kayak, Kiwi.com, MakeMyTrip, Priceline, Ryanair, TripAdvisor, US Travel Association and more will offer insight and predications. And no new technology can happen without funding and venture capital. The event gathers the brightest financial minds from Brightspark Ventures, Deutsche Bank Securities, Insight Venture Partners, RBC Capital Markets, Susquehanna Financial Group, Technology Crossover Ventures, UBS, Vitruvian Partners and more.

Nearly 2,000 attendees are expected to register, and early-bird registration closes June 30. To be sure you have the pulse of the industry's future, register today to attend.

ABOUT PHOCUSWRIGHT INC.

Phocuswright is the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. Independent, rigorous and unbiased, Phocuswright fosters smart strategic planning, tactical decision-making and organizational effectiveness.

Phocuswright delivers qualitative and quantitative research on the evolving dynamics that influence travel, tourism and hospitality distribution. Our marketplace intelligence is the industry standard for segmentation, sizing, forecasting, trends, analysis and consumer travel planning behavior. Every day around the world, senior executives, marketers, strategists and research professionals from all segments of the industry value chain use Phocuswright research for competitive advantage.

To complement its primary research in North and Latin America, Europe and Asia, Phocuswright produces several high-profile conferences in the United States and Europe, and partners with conferences in China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Industry leaders and company analysts bring this intelligence to life by debating issues, sharing ideas and defining the ever-evolving reality of travel commerce.

The company is headquartered in the United States with Asia Pacific operations based in India and local analysts on five continents.

Phocuswright is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northstar Travel Media, LLC. (116 32nd Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001 United States). www.phocuswright.com

ABOUT NORTHSTAR TRAVEL GROUP

Northstar Travel Group is the leading provider of business-to-business news, information, data, transactions and custom content solutions for the travel, meetings and hospitality industries. Brands under the Northstar umbrella include Travel Weekly, Travel Weekly China, Travel Weekly Asia, TravelAge West, Business Travel News, Phocuswright, Meetings & Conventions, M&C China, Web in Travel and Inntopia. Northstar is the industry leader in marketing solutions, custom content communications, content licensing and database management serving the travel and meetings industries. The company produces more than 52 face-to-face events, taking place in North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Northstar is based in Secaucus, NJ, and is a portfolio company of EagleTree Capital. www.northstartravelgroup.com

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