Phocuswright Europe Speakers

Phocuswright Europe (12-14 May 2015, in Dublin, Ireland) brings travel’s most innovative thinkers and leaders together to connect, share and move travel forward. Through keynote presentations, educational workshops and lively debates, you’ll hear fresh ideas from the Phocuswright Europe speakers, discover market-changing innovations and learn from industry luminaries. There is no better place to prepare for the newest surge of challenges and opportunities.

Key speakers

Of the more than 40 speakers onstage at Phocuswright Europe, 19 are CEOs, three are managing directors and another nine are C-suite executives of Europe’s most important travel companies, including: 

  • Glenn Fogel, Head of Worldwide Strategy, The Priceline Group
  • Olivier Grémillion, Managing Director EMEA, Airbnb
  • Peter Long, Chief Executive, TUI Group        
  • Gary Morrison, SVP and Head of Retail, Expedia Worldwide
  • Marco Ryan, Chief Digital Officer, Thomas Cook Group

Phocuswright Europe places only the most qualified people on stage – those that are running companies, not just company spokespeople.

Phocuswright Europe Speakers

Learn about new trends

And there’s so much to talk about! You’ll hear from these leaders on the subjects of European online travel agency consolidation, bringing the newest distribution methods to Europe’s multi-modal landscape, the benefits and challenges of independent hotels, private accommodations and breaking into the Middle East and Asia Pacific markets.

Phocuswright analysts bring their knowledge of the people and issues to Center Stage. Their travel industry expertise and interviewing skills uncover truths, probe for clarity and reject sales pitches. The audience is encouraged to question the speakers, challenging them and providing their own insights.

Visit the Phocuswright Europe Testimonials page and you’ll see there is no shortage of praise for the event.

View the full programme here.

Phocuswright Europe Workshops

Connect with peers

When you attend Phocuswright Europe, you gain a wealth of knowledge, not only about travel but technology and innovation, as well. You gain lasting connections with the industry’s most significant leaders. You gain business partners, funding, investment opportunities and the inspiration to go back to your company to make big decisions – and big changes.

As technology, distribution channels and economies continue their swift evolutions, we must be more mindful of how this constant change impacts our businesses. The status quo is no longer an option. Prepare yourself for the next wave of change. Get the knowledge and connections you need to stay competitive. 

Like no other travel event in Europe, Phocuswright Europe delivers the most qualified audience of travel leaders in a highly interactive environment that facilitates networking and relationship building. Join the conversation. 

You can register for Phocuswright Europe here.