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Emerging technologies such as Complex Event Processing (CEP) and Dynamic Case Management (DCM) are creating significant opportunities for companies to improve internal business management, enhance customer support and business intelligence, and streamline decision-making. This Analysis explores CEP and DCM, with a focus on specific business scenarios and a wide range of potential applications for the travel industry.
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Understanding the similarities and differences among travelers in France, Germany and the U.K. is essential for travel companies building brands in these distinct markets. Gain the consumer insight you need to thrive in Europe's competitive travel marketplace with this report.
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This one-hour recorded PhoCusWright Webinar explores the behavioral trends, motivations and intentions of U.S. travelers. The package includes the audio recording and presentation deck of the July 13 Webinar. Discover the status of consumer travel in the U.S. and insights into key indicators for the upcoming year.
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This one-hour recorded PhoCusWright Webinar outlines the top 10 trends impacting the travel industry and sets the stage for the next wave of innovation. Bob Offutt, senior technology analyst and editorial director, Innovation Edition, assesses each opportunity based on what is happening, what needs to happen and who is making it happen via example.
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While still dealing with the effects of the recession, the travel industry is entering a period of recovery - a renaissance that applauds and sustains new ideas, new approaches and new discoveries. PhoCusWright's technology trend predictions for 2011 reflect both this idea-laden environment and a consumer who is more empowered than ever before, equipped with access to unprecedented amounts of information.
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While U.S. travelers spent nearly $27 billion on travel activities, attractions, events and tours in 2009, these activities have failed to penetrate and participate in the broader travel distribution ecosystem. This report analyzes the travel opportunity for events and activities in the U.S., and identifies opportunities and challenges for travel suppliers, distributors and technology providers.
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Creating a global electronic marketplace for travel requires standards that enable learning, shopping, and booking across a multitude of points-of-sale. While some standards have been established, most segments are still too fragmented and there is still much to be done. What are the next steps, and who will make them happen?
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This article examines how air and hotel have managed to keep up and discusses why other travel segments should strategize to compete on value instead of for control of the distribution channel.
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