Event Spotlight: Preparing for Phocuswright Europe Barcelona June 2025

Travel Trends - Phocuswright Europe 2025

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Mark your calendars—Phocuswright Europe is heading to Barcelona from June 10-12, 2025, bringing the premier travel technology conference to the iconic Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, just steps away from the luxurious Gran Meliá hotel. With a new venue and an executive-driven agenda tailored specifically for the European market, this event promises to redefine the conversation on the future of travel.

Why is Phocuswright Europe a Must-Attend Event?

At the core of Phocuswright Europe is an intentional focus on senior leadership and decision-makers. “Our speakers are all CEOs and presidents,” shares Pete Comeau, Managing Director of Phocuswright. “The attendees are typically director-level and above.” This unique concentration of C-suite executives creates a high-impact environment for organic partnerships, quick deal-making, and live discussions that shape tomorrow’s travel landscape.

Key Highlights You Can’t Miss

  • Dates & Venue: From June 10-12, 2025, connect with top travel leaders at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in vibrant Barcelona.

  • Intimate Networking: With a select 600 attendees, this exclusive event offers unparalleled face time with C-level executives, compared to the larger 1,500-person U.S. event.

  • Tailored Programming: Focused on European-specific challenges, including:

    • Ground transportation innovations

    • Sustainability-driven travel initiatives

    • The evolving vacation rental market

    • The rising demand for experiential travel from European consumers

  • A-List Speakers: Hear from top executives at industry-leading companies such as Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Rail Europe, Accor, Airbnb, and Google.

  • Global Startup Pitch Finals: For the first time, the Global Startup Pitch competition will hold its finals live at the event, spotlighting cutting-edge travel technology startups.

  • Content Curated for Europe: Florence Kaci, Senior Director of Phocuswright Europe, brings over 14 years of experience curating content that addresses European-specific market needs, including real-world AI applications and case studies on travel distribution.

Exclusive Offers & Perks for Travel Trends Listeners

Listeners of Travel Trends receive an exclusive €100 discount with code TRAVELTRENDS25 when registering here. Better yet, using this code guarantees you a spot for a live interview on the Travel Trends podcast, recorded straight from the event stage.

  1. Complete your registration

  2. Select: New Registration

  3. You will see the price reduced as you click to continue

The discount applies to new registrations only and cannot be applied to registrations already in the system.

Phocuswright Europe 2025 is where the future of European travel takes shape, fueled by trailblazing ideas, high-level connections, and actionable insights. Don’t miss your chance to be part of pivotal conversations and game-changing innovations.

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