Announcing the Winners of the 2016 Battleground, Summit and Launch

Travel industry research authority Phocuswright announced the winners of Battleground, Summit and Launch, held during the 2016 Phocuswright Conference in Los Angeles, Calif. The newly launched Phocuswright Innovation events determined the most innovative companies in travel across the globe. A total of 67 companies, ranging from startups to established, demonstrated groundbreaking applications and solutions set to change the travel landscape, competing for the most coveted travel innovation awards.

"Battleground, Summit and Launch showcase the preeminent technology solutions in the travel industry," says Phocuswright's president, Simon Lehmann. "They are the most anticipated segments of our conference and you can see why – Phocuswright consistently unveils the most pioneering ideas. 2016 is no exception. We can be sure these companies will have a huge impact on the travel landscape in the future."

Winners were chosen by a panel of Dragons comprised of travel and technology experts. During Battleground, three of the 24 innovators were chosen to demonstrate at Summit on Tuesday. 

BATTLEGROUND WINNERS
• Airmule
• Beyond Pricing
• Stride Travel

Summit Dragons determined the top innovation in two categories – Startup and Emerging. Attendees of The Phocuswright Conference determined the People's Choice Award, and one company was selected to win the Brand USA Award for Travel Marketing Innovation. Additionally, one company was awarded the General Catalyst Award for Travel Innovation, which comes with the $100,000 convertible note.

SUMMIT WINNERS
• Startup Category: Beyond Pricing
• Emerging Category: Local Measure
• The Brand USA Marketing Innovation Award: Inspirock
• The General Catalyst Award for Travel Innovation: Hello Scout

SUMMIT RUNNERS-UP
• Startup Category: Hello Scout
• Emerging Category: Uplift Inc.

2016 SUMMIT PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
• Winner: Beyond Pricing
• Runner-Up: Airmule

2016 LAUNCH PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
• Winner: Dayuse.com
• Runner-Up: Amadeus

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMPANIES

Free access to on-demand video of Phocuswright Conference sessions – Summit and Launch demonstrations, select workshops, and Center Stage presentations – is available. On-demand content is available through March 31, 2017.