The 2017 Phocuswright Europe Theme: New. Power. Distribution
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Phocuswright Europe set for 2017 with theme of New. Power. Distribution
Customer acquisition and conversion. Path to purchase. Search, shop, buy. Whatever the name, it lays bare the issues confronting European travel, tourism and hospitality, and outlines a roadmap for success in 2017 and beyond.
- New. After years of “Are we there yet?”, chats, bots and messaging are finding their sweet spot in travel. Voice assistants and AI threaten to unseat type, swipe and call as the way to get things done. Clinging to the tried-and-true is a sure-fire ticket to travel’s trash heap. Just being open to change won’t cut it anymore; suppliers and intermediaries need to innovate and make it happen.
- Power. Europe’s travel behemoths may be extremely well positioned, but don’t kid yourself into capitulation … or complacency. Major realignments are unfolding rapidly; Airbnb and Uber are no longer “alternative,” Ryanair’s got rooms, and legal rulings across the continent are taking away a bit of the big OTA’s edge. Meanwhile, tour operators and traditional agents — still relevant and reliable in Europe — are reinventing themselves to stay in the game.
- Distribution. With the search, shop, buy funnel stretched and twisted like never before, everyone’s jostling to get closer to the transaction. Suppliers push direct bookings, mega OTAs continue to gobble up local competitors, and meta is muscling in on the money. What’s next after Book on Google, and what will Facebook do to shake up the space in 2017? Make no mistake: Travelers will not be owned, and will book wherever they get the best deal, as long as it’s fast, fun and personalized … even (especially!) if it’s on their phones.
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More Than a Conference
Since we’ve been doing this for years, we already know that Phocuswright Europe delivers an unbeatable combination of compelling content, top-tier attendees and an electrified atmosphere. It’s where ideas are born, partners are found, strategies are honed, and deals are done. But don’t take our word for it! Here’s what our attendees say about Phocuswright Europe:
- 91% of attendees say Phocuswright Europe met or exceeded their expectations.
- 95% of attendees plan on attending Phocuswright Europe again next year.
- 90% of attendees would recommend Phocuswright Europe to a colleague.
