Where is the 2026 conference held?

At the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33019, from November 17 to 19, 2026.

How much is a ticket?

General attendee tickets are $3,899 until September 30, then $4,199. Startup tickets are $2,299 and Young Leaders tickets $3,099 (both by application), and additional sponsor tickets are $3,099.

What does a ticket include?

All program sessions, breakouts, Industry Roundtables, Innovator demonstrations, the Networking Showcase, breakfasts and lunches, receptions and parties, the networking app and access to the conference hotel room block rate.

Is there a conference hotel rate?

Yes. Registered attendees can book the Diplomat at $363 per night plus tax, with the $59 nightly resort fee waived. A two-night minimum applies and deposits are refundable until October 1, 2026.

What are the daily hours?

Day 1 (Nov. 17) runs from 9:00 AM with the Young Leaders Summit and Startup Program to a welcome party until 7:00 PM. Center Stage runs on Nov. 18 and 19, and the event closes after lunch on Nov. 19 (1:30–2:30 PM). The schedule is subject to change.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

The Phocuswright Conference 2026

Name: The Phocuswright Conference 2026
Start: 2026-11-17T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-19T14:30:00+00:00
Location: Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort

Senior travel industry gathering for airlines, hotels, OTAs, tech firms and investors, built around research and deal-making.

Phocuswright

Date and Time

November 17 · 9am - November 19 · 2pm GMT-4

Location

Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort

3555 S Ocean Dr Florida 33019

About This Event

The Phocuswright Conference 2026 is a Lifestyle & Tourism event taking place 17-19 Nov 2026 at Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, United States.

The Phocuswright Conference is the annual meeting point for travel's senior decision-makers, run by travel research firm Phocuswright. The 2026 edition returns to the renovated Diplomat Beach Resort on the South Florida coast for three days of Center Stage debate, primary research, startup showcases and targeted networking under the theme "Pressures. Power. Pivots."

The 2026 theme

Phocuswright frames 2026 around three forces facing every part of the travel ecosystem: intensifying pressures, shifting power and the pivots companies must make to stay competitive. Sessions aim to help attendees spot pressures early, build relationships that unlock opportunity and shape new strategies.

Programme

The conference mixes main-stage content with smaller, interactive formats, and Phocuswright analysts present new travel research from the stage.

Center Stage keynotes, candid conversations and research reveals on November 18 and 19
Innovation: Launch, a stage for companies whose innovations are changing travel
Breakout sessions and off-the-record Industry Roundtables
Young Leaders Summit and Startup Program (by acceptance)
Cruise Summit on market insights and AI
Networking Showcase open all three days

Who attends

Speakers announced for 2026 come from across the industry, and the audience mirrors that mix of buyers, suppliers, investors and technology providers.

Online travel agencies and metasearch such as Expedia Group, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda and Skyscanner
Airlines, hotels and short-term rentals including United Airlines, Hilton and Airbnb
Travel technology and distribution firms such as Sabre and Travelport
Investors, analysts and industry associations

Tickets & passes

General Attendee — USD 3,899: Until September 30; $4,199 after
Startups — USD 2,299: For startups and innovators; application, restrictions apply
Young Leaders — USD 3,099: For those accepted into the Young Leaders Summit
Additional Sponsor Ticket — USD 3,099: For staff of sponsoring companies registering with a corporate email
Press/Media — Free: Editorial media, subject to approval