Dirk Rogl

Research Analyst and Content Specialist, Europe
Phocuswright Inc.

Dirk Rogl Research Analyst and Content Specialist, Europe
Having followed and been engaged with the digital shift of the European travel industry since 1999, Mr. Rogl has deep insights into Europe’s travel distribution and travel technology landscape. He is passionate about identifying the latest trends and challenges within the global travel industry and in his role at Phocuswright, Dirk applies the same passion to Europe's colorful travel marketplace.

Dirk was deputy editor-in-chief of the German travel trade magazine fvw and has moderated numerous travel events. Until 2016, he was chief communications officer at Unister Group in Leipzig. In 2017, Dirk founded Rogl.de, a consulting agency focused on strategic communication.

Sessions

Tuesday, 16 June 2026
17:20 – 17:30 CET

Changemakers: PingPong Payments

The Margin Shift Travel Has Been Waiting ForJoin the Changemakers session to uncover the margin travel companies are quietly losing and the infrastructure built to give it back. We’ll expose the FX Exposure Gap, show why it’s the biggest profitability leak in global travel, and reveal how leading brands are taking control inside the booking workflow. And yes, there is a partnership announcement that will reshape what’s possible in travel.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026
12:05 – 12:15 CET

Changemakers: Allianz Partners

Travel is more fragmented, unbundled, and patchwork than ever - yet traveler expectations for seamless care have never been higher. In this session, Allianz Partners explores how the industry must rethink responsibility across the end-to-end journey, and how travel insurance can ultimately serve as the connective tissue of travel - anticipating disruptions, connecting travelers to real-time support and providing continuity with a human touch when the ecosystem breaks down.

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