Philip Wolf

President and CEO, PhoCusWright Inc.
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Mr. Wolf, a respected travel industry guru, founded PhoCusWright Inc. in 1994 and serves as president and CEO. His expertise in travel distribution strategy, technology and innovation has made him a sought-after speaker around the world. After two decades of analyzing, scrutinizing and opining on strategic change and market trends, he is now a recognized industry authority. Philip serves on several company boards and is an adjunct professor at New York University's Graduate Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. He is quoted frequently in consumer and trade media including CNN, Business Week, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times and was named to Travel Weekly's "Club 33: The Most Influential People in the Travel Industry." Prior to PhoCusWright, Mr. Wolf was president and CEO of Travelmation, a venture-funded software developer and travel booking engine pioneer, later sold to Rosenbluth International. He first entered the travel commerce arena in 1989 as head of a small agency. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.