Pete Comeau

Managing Director
Phocuswright

Pete Comeau Managing Director
Mr. Comeau is responsible for overall strategic and operational leadership at Phocuswright. Pete oversees all aspects of Phocuswright's commercial activities including product, sales and service, and marketing. He also plays a key role in product development and business development strategy for Phocuswright research, events and media businesses globally. Pete is a frequent speaker at industry events and heads Phocuswright's coverage of startups and innovation.

Mr. Comeau's travel industry career spans over two decades. Previously, he managed strategic partnerships at Orbitz in Chicago, where he assisted in growing and managing accounts for the Orbitz Partner Network. Prior to Orbitz, Pete was the sales leader at Moguls Mountain Travel, a ski tour wholesaler in Boulder, CO. He helped design, implement and maintain four reservation systems during his tenure and managed and mentored a team of successful sales agents.

Based in the Denver, Colorado area, Pete holds an M.B.A. from Daniels College of Business and graduated magna cum laude from Bowdoin College with a degree in government and economics.

Sessions

Tuesday, 16 June 2026
16:15 – 16:20 CET

Welcome to Center Stage

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026
09:00 – 09:10 CET

Welcome Back to Center Stage

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026
09:10 – 09:30 CET

Executive Interview: AI, Distribution and the New Battle for the Traveler

The travel industry is entering a new contest for attention, influence and conversion. AI-powered search, emerging agentic tools and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping the path to purchase and putting pressure on every player in the market. In this candid conversation, Booking.com’s chief business officer discusses how these shifts could change travel discovery and booking, where the competitive lines are moving and what they mean for major platforms.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026
16:00 – 16:30 CET

The Bridge Series

The Bridge Series brings together executives from across the globe to dissect the modern travel playbook. This session crosses segments and digs deep into product, examining innovative business models and technologies that are rewriting the rules. Get a firsthand look at how regional and global players are leveling up their strategies, winning new customers and adapting to shifting markets and cultures.

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