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While the economy - and the travel industry - didn't improve as much in 2012 as everyone hoped, U.S. travelers remain resilient. PhoCusWright's U.S. Online Travel Overview Twelfth Edition hashes out the impact of the current economic uncertainty on the industry and delves into the dynamics of the industry's near future. In addition to market sizing and growth forecasts by travel segment and distribution channel - including mobile - the report tracks the technology trends that will shape the industry through 2014.
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Asia Pacific's bustling economies have enjoyed striking growth in travel demand over the past several years. Airlines and hotels are benefiting from growing business and leisure travel demand, and online travel agencies - both local and global - continue to outperform the overall market. PhoCusWright's Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Fifth Edition provides comprehensive sizing, analysis and forecasting for the region's 13 travel markets, with special emphasis on its five major markets: China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
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This May 22, 2012 Webinar explores the key developments that are shaping the corporate travel marketplace, along with market sizing and projections through 2013.
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While the corporate travel sector in the U.S. rebounded relatively quickly from the financial downturn and has now recovered to pre-recession levels, the industry is still in the midst of major change, with several fundamental shifts influencing how business travel will be conducted in the future. This report provides a comprehensive view of the state of managed travel in the U.S., along with the key metrics, dynamics and trends that will shape the arena through 2013.
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Empowered by an increasingly sophisticated assortment of tools at their fingertips, today's business travelers are taking more control over their entire experience. From picking their own favorite suppliers and booking channels, to integrating leisure components into their work trips and leveraging social media, business travelers are demanding more than ever before.
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Demand for business travel has recovered substantially after its 2009 plummet, but driving growth in the years ahead will prove more challenging for travel companies than in the past. Effectively catering to the wants and needs of business travelers will be increasingly important for industry players hoping to grow their share in this lucrative segment. PhoCusWright's U.S. Business Traveler: Managed, Unmanaged and Rogue helps travel companies gain holistic perspective from the range of business travelers in the U.S., including both those who are managed by a corporate travel policy and those who are not.
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Smartphone adoption rates among leisure and business travelers have reached a tipping point, and consumers are tapping into the mobile Internet all the time, wherever they happen to be. From researching destinations to navigating the streets in a foreign country, travelers leverage the mobile Web before, during and after their trips. This report examines how travelers use the mobile Internet to plan, purchase and enhance their travel experiences, and outlines the key factors and trends that characterize this dynamic and increasingly influential channel.
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PhoCusWright has followed the evolution of online travel purchasing from its inception. PhoCusWright's U.S. Online Travel Overview Eleventh Edition is the industry standard for sizing and forecasting, providing deep, actionable insights into the U.S. travel market.
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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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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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