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Amid challenges from American Airlines and the availability of cheaper technology, global distribution systems have their work cut out for them. In the first part of this two-part interview, PhoCusWright discusses the future of GDSs with representatives from Amadeus, Travelport and Sabre. Discover what the experts have to say about this drawn out battle.
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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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While Asia Pacific's total travel market declined during the recession, online travel agencies experienced striking growth. Hotels accounted for the vast majority of these bookings and air held second place, though these dynamics vary by market. Most markets in the region are led by local OTA brands, many of which are expanding their reach outside their home turf. Global OTAs, in efforts to catch up and drive growth, are increasingly investing in the region.
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Online rail bookings are on the rise in Asia Pacific, but obstacles in emerging markets - such as Internet access and online payment adoption - still hinder growth. Rail penetration is highest in India, Japan and China, and the latter two account for the vast majority of the region's rail bookings.
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The Australia/New Zealand travel market suffered declines during the recession, but bounced back quickly. Online sales tilt heavily toward supplier websites, but online travel agencies fared remarkably well during the recession and are expected to see strong growth in the coming years. The two countries' combined market has the highest online penetration in Asia Pacific, and global online travel agencies are making bold moves to take steal market share.
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The hotel industry is growing rapidly across Asia Pacific, and the global recession presented only a modest speed bump. While the industry is largely fragmented and unorganized, much of the region's hotel development pipeline is focused on upscale and luxury properties, and growth is poised to continue in the coming years.
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The second-largest travel market in Asia Pacific, China was one of the region's only markets to grow during the recession. Despite strong growth in the coming years, the country lags in online penetration and will continue this trend in the near future. Distribution - and even completion of sales for online travel agencies - will remain predominantly offline.
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Like the rest of the country's economy, India's travel industry is on the fast track for growth. Its online travel market is the fastest-growing in Asia Pacific and weathered the recession well, though some segments fared better than others. The country's online travel agency bookings are expected to make major gains in the next several years.
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In Asia Pacific, airlines suffered the worst of all segments during the recession. The air markets in Japan and Singapore were hit hardest, while China and India managed to escape with only minor declines. Despite this setback, online air bookings will experience strong growth in the next several years, and China will overtake Japan as the region's largest aviation market.
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In 2010 the APAC travel market overtook the U.S. to become the second-largest – and fastest-growing – regional market in the world. PhoCusWright's Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Fourth Edition provides market sizing, projections and analysis for the region's total and online leisure/unmanaged business travel market, including trending by segment and channel. The report also offers detailed insight into the unique dynamics shaping online travel in the region's six most mature markets – India, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
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