Phocuswright's Travel Marketing AI Summit
March 24, 2026 / Convene 237 Park / New York
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The premier event at the intersection of travel, marketing and artificial intelligence.

Join the industry’s leading marketers and technologists shaping the future of AI in travel.

Speakers

Senior leaders from travel, marketing and AI will take the stage to share real-world insights and future-facing strategies.

Anil Aggarwal, Milestone

Anil Aggarwal

CEO
Milestone

Sanjay Bhatia, Meta

Sanjay Bhatia

Director, Head of Industry, Travel and Gaming
Meta

Brennen Bliss, Propellic

Brennen Bliss

Chief Executive Officer
Propellic

Nelson Boyce, Google

Nelson Boyce

Managing Director, Travel
Google

C.A. Clark, Miles Partnership

C.A. Clark

VP of AI
Miles Partnership

Mike Coletta, Phocuswright

Mike Coletta

Senior Manager, Research and Innovation
Phocuswright

Pete Comeau, Phocuswright

Pete Comeau

Managing Director
Phocuswright

Joe D'Andrea, Northstar Travel Group

Joe D'Andrea

SVP Digital Growth & Strategy
Northstar Travel Group

Eric DeLange, Reddit

Eric DeLange

Industry Director, US Head of Finance and Travel
Reddit

Michelle Denogean, MindTrip

Michelle Denogean

Chief Marketing Officer
Mindtrip

Mario Gavira Etzel, Travelier

Mario Gavira Etzel

Chief Marketing Officer
Travelier

Tedd Evers, AWS

Tedd Evers

Global Partner Leader, Travel & Hospitality
AWS

Ben Harrell

Managing Director, United States
Booking.com

Richard Kerr

GM
Bilt Travel

Frederic Lalonde, Hopper

Frederic Lalonde

Founder & CEO
Hopper

Madeline List, Phocuswright

Madeline List

Manager, Research & Special Projects
Phocuswright

Sarah Mainprize, G Adventures

Sarah Mainprize

Head of Global Marketing, Brand & Digital
G Adventures

Nancy Mammana, New York City Tourism + Conventions

Nancy Mammana

Chief Marketing Officer
New York City Tourism + Conventions

Hari Nair, Hotels.com

Hari Nair

SVP and General Manager
Hotels.com

Tahnee Perry, A25

Tahnee Perry

CEO and Founder
A25

Christine Petersen, Savanta

Christine Petersen

Chief Executive Officer
Savanta

Drew Pinto, Marriott

Drew Pinto

Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer
Marriott

Travis Pittman, TourRadar

Travis Pittman

CEO
TourRadar

Janette Roush, Brand USA

Janette Roush

SVP, Innovation and Chief AI Officer
Brand USA

Mitra Sorrells, Phocuswright

Mitra Sorrells

SVP, Content
Phocuswright

Rahul Todkar, Tripadvisor

Rahul Todkar

VP, Head of Data and AI
Tripadvisor

Michelle Vincent, Magnet Media

Michelle Vincent

Chief Executive Officer
Magnet Media

Program Overview

A dynamic day of insight, discussion, and industry leadership.
Subject to change.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Doors Open & Morning Coffee
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM
Welcome
Mitra Sorrells
SVP Content, Phocuswright/PhocusWire
Pete Comeau
Managing Director, Phocuswright
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
Executive Interview: How Marriott is using AI to rewire revenue, distribution and demand
Drew Pinto
EVP and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer, Marriott
10:00 AM – 10:25 AM
Executive Panel: S/G/A-EO: Travel visibility when AI decides
Mario Gavira Etzel
Chief Marketing Officer, Travelier
Janette Roush
SVP, Innovation and Chief AI Officer, Brand USA
Rahul Todkar
VP, Head of Data and AI, Tripadvisor
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM
Executive Interview: Booking.com's AI-driven demand shift: What's changing and why
Ben Harrell
Managing Director, Booking.com
10:45 AM – 10:55 AM
Changemakers
Brennen Bliss
Chief Executive Officer, Propellic
10:55 AM – 11:20 AM
Networking Break
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Executive Interview: The power of visual storytelling in a scroll-first world
Michelle Vincent
Chief Executive Officer, Magnet Media
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive Interview: Signals in, bookings out: Hotels.com
Hari Nair
SVP and General Manager, Hotels.com
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
Executive Panel: From search to suggestion: AI and the evolution of in-destination discovery
C.A. Clark
VP of AI, Miles Partnership
Michelle Denogean
Chief Marketing Officer, Mindtrip
Nancy Mammana
Chief Marketing Officer, New York City Tourism + Conventions
12:25 PM – 1:40 PM
Networking Lunch
1:40 PM – 1:55 PM
Phocuswright Research Presentation
Mike Coletta
Senior Manager, Research and Innovation, Phocuswright
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
Executive Interview: Bilt and the new travel loyalty frontier
Richard Kerr
GM, Bilt Travel
2:15 PM – 2:55 PM
Lightning Case Studies & Panel: Proof points: What's working now
Anil Aggarwal
CEO, Milestone
Tedd Evers
Global Partner Leader, Travel & Hospitality, AWS
3:20 PM – 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM – 4:05 PM
Executive Interview: Trust, service and AI: winning the next generation of travel customers
Frederic Lalonde
Founder & CEO, Hopper
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
Executive Spotlight: The new travel attention layer: Meta, Reddit and AI-driven discovery
Sanjay Bhatia
Director, Head of Industry, Travel and Gaming, Meta
Eric DeLange
Industry Director, US Head of Finance and Travel, Reddit
4:25 PM – 4:50 PM
Executive Panel: Funneling traveler intent to booking
Sarah Mainprize
Head of Global Marketing, Brand & Digital, G Adventures
Travis Pittman
CEO, TourRadar
4:50 PM – 5:10 PM
Presentation & Executive Interview: Seeing travel through Google's AI lens
Nelson Boyce
Managing Director, Travel, Google
5:10 PM – 5:15 PM
It's a wrap
Pete Comeau
Managing Director, Phocuswright
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Networking Happy Hour

About Travel Marketing AI Summit



Travel Marketing AI Summit is a one-day event bringing together leaders in travel, marketing and technology to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the traveler journey — from discovery to loyalty. The program blends strategic insights, data-driven discussions and real-world case studies, with a strong emphasis on networking and executive exchange.

Who It's For

Travel Marketing AI Summit is designed for senior leaders at the intersection of travel, marketing and technology, including:

  • CMOs and marketing leaders from travel and hospitality brands
  • Digital, data and innovation executives shaping customer strategy
  • MarTech and AI leaders building the next generation of marketing tools
  • Agencies and advisors working with travel brands
  • Analysts and investors

This is an event for decision-makers and strategists, not entry-level practitioners.

What Makes It Different

Travel Marketing AI Summit is not a traditional conference and it's not a copy of The Phocuswright Conference.
It’s a curated, executive-level forum focused on real-world application, not product pitches.

You’ll find:

  • Fewer sessions, more meaningful conversations
  • Senior-level peers, not crowded expo halls
  • Practical insights grounded in research and real use cases
  • A strong emphasis on networking and exchange

Designed for leaders who value clarity, relevance and impact over volume.

Secure your $699 ticket and access the AI insights shaping the future of travel marketing

Secure your $699 ticket and access the AI insights shaping the future of travel marketing

Headline Sponsor

Propellic

Sponsor

The Trade Desk