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Jay Brawley, ATPCO, Customer Marketing Director

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:14:30 +0000

Jay Brawley, ATPCO, Customer Marketing Director discusses collating rates and schedules for GDS with Bruce Rosard of PhoCusWright

Masumi Koyama, AXESS, Senior Manager Airline Marketing

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:09:32 +0000

Masumi Koyama, AXESS, Senior Manager Airline Marketing discusses GDS systems in Japan with Bruce Rosard of PhoCusWright.

Meara McLaughlin, FLIGHTSTATS, VP of Business Development

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:41:39 +0000

Meara McLaughlin, FLIGHTSTATS Vice President of Business development discusses their real-time flight information solutions with Bruce Rosard of PhoCusWright.

TRAVDEX™ AND ATME PARTNER ON INDUSTRY SUMMIT

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:05:11 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, November 3, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with ATME, the Association of Travel Marketing Executives, to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“We are delighted to be partnering with TRAVDEX™ and will be presenting a Think Tank on the morning of May 5, entitled “Where Marketing & Technology Intersect” that is designed to help travel marketers use technology while keeping their brand intact and creating consumer-friendly experiences,” said Kristin Zern, ATME’s executive director.

TRAVDEX™ brings together travel technology sellers and travel industry suppliers, intermediaries and other technology purchasers in a global trade show. TRAVDEX™ debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the leading authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.

ATME joins the OpenTravel Alliance as the initial travel, tourism and hospitality industry associations to announce their support of TRAVDEX™. The trade show attracts global buyers and sellers of travel technology and facilitates business networking and deal-making sessions.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with ATME. The ATME meeting that will be co-located at TRAVDEX™ enhances the event for all ATME members and is an integral part of the travel industry summit taking place at this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers of travel technology.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com. Early bird pricing is in effect through November 30.

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 and tactical decision-making.

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 America, Europe and Asia, PhoCusWright produces several high-profile conferences in the U.S. and Germany, and partners with conferences in the U.K., China and Singapore. 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 offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™
TRAVDEX™ is the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show features buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies that sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX™ will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.

About ATME
The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) is a 29 year old professional association made up of senior level travel industry marketers representing all segments including: airlines, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, attractions, online travel, international tourist offices, CVBs, state and local tourism offices, car rental companies, technology providers, etc.

ATME is the only worldwide organization of its kind to provide members with an ongoing forum for the exchange of creative ideas and marketing information, education and effective solutions. ATME members join other travel marketing leaders who have made it their priority to enhance the professional marketing standards of our industry. www.atme.org/

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TRAVDEX™ AND HSMAI PARTNER ON TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRADE SHOW

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:18:03 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, October 21, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) to promote the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“The collection of diverse technology tools that enable business to be captured in the travel sectors today is truly amazing. We are excited to see them all under one roof with an opportunity for the industry to learn more about each of them,” said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CAE, president and CEO, HSMAI.

TRAVDEX™ brings together travel technology sellers and travel industry suppliers, intermediaries and other technology purchasers in a global trade show. TRAVDEX™ debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the leading authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.

HSMAI joins the OpenTravel Alliance, Hospitality Upgrade and ATME as the first group of partners within the travel, tourism and hospitality industry to announce its support of TRAVDEX™, which will bring together executives from the travel industry for business networking and deal-making sessions.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with HSMAI to attract their members to this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers. HSMAI members are a savvy group of sales and marketing executives who understand the importance of technology, and TRAVDEX™ will provide one-stop shopping for a wide variety of their technology requirements.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open and early bird pricing is available through November 30. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com.

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 and tactical decision-making.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™

TRAVDEX™ is the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show features buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies that sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX™ will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.

About HSMAI

HSMAI is the hospitality industry source for knowledge, community, and recognition for leaders committed to professional development, sales growth, revenue optimization, marketing and branding. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and members at annual events, including HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings®. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. For more information, contact HSMAI via 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, Va. 22102; (703) 506-3280; fax (703) 506-3266, or visit the Web site at www.hsmai.org.

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TRAVDEX interview with Philip C. Wolf, President and CEO of PhoCusWright, Inc.; #3

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:50:31 +0000

Philip C. Wolf, President and CEO of PhoCusWright, Inc. on the branding opportunities at TRAVDEX, the travel technology trade show, for travel technology providers. For more TRAVDEX videos click to www.travdex.com.

TRAVDEX™ AND HOSPITALITY UPGRADE PARTNER ON TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRADE SHOW

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:25:31 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, October 1, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a marketing partnership with Hospitality Upgrade. As the leading publication focused on technology for hospitality providers, Hospitality Upgrade will be the exclusive B2B hospitality marketing partner for the inaugural TRAVDEX™ taking place in May 2010.

“We are very pleased to be an exclusive media partner for PhoCusWright and TRAVDEX™,” said Richard Siegel, president and publisher for Hospitality Upgrade. “As optimism grows for 2010, we were looking for ways to benefit our loyal readers and supporters and the timing of this relationship was perfect. Our companies are mutually well-respected within our industry and we look forward to the event being held in our own backyard.”

Hospitality Upgrade joins the OpenTravel Alliance, HSMAI and ATME as the first group of travel, tourism and hospitality industry partners to announce its support of TRAVDEX™. The trade show attracts global buyers and sellers of travel technology and facilitates business networking and deal-making sessions.

“Hospitality Upgrade is the leading publication related to technology in the hospitality industry. Their partnership with TRAVDEX™ will be a great vehicle to promote this new trade show,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology and we are thrilled to be working with Hospitality Upgrade to attract their readers and advertisers to this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com.

About PhoCusWright Inc.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™

About Hospitality Upgrade

Established in 1992, Hospitality Upgrade is the leading technology magazine and Internet media company for hotel, travel and foodservice professionals including management, independent operators, executives and chains. Published three times a year, Hospitality Upgrade educates hospitality professionals on the latest technology software and hardware solutions. Regular coverage focuses on new industry trends and products, in-depth analyses by leading hospitality consultants, insider news and gossip, interviews with top industry executives, and profiles from many of the industries’ solution providers. Specific topics include purchasing and maintenance of the following hospitality systems: point-of-sale, property management, back office, sales and marketing, Internet, in-room, restaurant management, central reservations, guest response, handheld/wireless technologies, executive information and more. With more than 29,000 readers in 102 countries, Hospitality Upgrade is committed to shaping and defining the future of the hospitality technology industry. For more information or to sign up for a FREE subscription, visit www.hospitalityupgrade.com.

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TRAVDEX interview with Philip C. Wolf, President and CEO of PhoCusWright, Inc., #2

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:21:28 +0000

TRAVDEX™ AND OPENTRAVEL ALLIANCE PARTNER ON INDUSTRY SUMMIT

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:02:57 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, September 9, 2009–TRAVDEX™ the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with the OpenTravel Alliance to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“OpenTravel’s mission is to provide robust XML-based connectivity solutions and specifications to the entire travel industry,” said Valyn Perini, executive director of OpenTravel. “By partnering with TRAVDEX, we can bring more attention to the need for e-distribution standards and engage directly with leading technology providers, integrators and buyers from across every industry segment.”

The OpenTravel Alliance is the first travel, tourism and hospitality industry association to announce its support of the TRAVDEX™ industry summit, which will bring together executives from the travel industry for business networking and deal-making sessions beyond the buyer-seller interactions of the TRAVDEX™ trade show.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with the OpenTravel Alliance to attract their members and other trade associations to this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers.”

About PhoCusWright Inc.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™

About the OpenTravel Alliance

The OpenTravel Alliance’s mission is to engineer specifications to ensure traveler and supplier information flow smoothly throughout travel, tourism and hospitality. OpenTravel creates, expands and drives adoption of open specifications, including but not limited to the use of XML, for the electronic exchange of business information among all sectors of the travel industry.

OpenTravel is comprised of companies representing airlines, car rental firms, hotels, cruise lines, railways, leisure suppliers, service providers, tour operators, travel agencies, solutions providers, technology companies and distributors.

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+1 860 350-4084 www.phocuswright.com