Analyst Cathy Walsh

Cathy Walsh

Senior Research AnalystCathy Walsh

Raleigh, North Carolina United States

An eight-year Phocuswright veteran, Ms. Walsh contributes to a range of research efforts as author and editor, with recent publications including In-Destination Events, Attractions & Activities: Europe, U.S. Mobile Travel Report: Market Sizing and Consumer Trends, and U.S. Online Travel Traffic Report. Cathy joined Phocuswright in 2005 to launch The Phocuswright Research Subscription: Technology Edition (now The Innovation Edition). Formerly director, communications, Cathy continues to create marketing content to promote Phocuswright research and events. Cathy gained travel industry expertise as editor of the trade newsletter Travel Distribution Report, where she produced news and analysis on travel distribution and technology. She is a cum laude graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received a M.A. in English from North Carolina State University, where her research focused on technology and culture.

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Areas of Research

Cathy's areas of expertise include online consumer technology, social networks, marketing and distribution strategy, and Internet trends, with a particular focus on emerging technologies.

 

Travel Research From Cathy Walsh

French Online Travel Overview Eleventh Edition

French Online Travel Overview Eleventh Edition

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: December 2015 Analysts: Peter O'Connor, Charuta Fadnis, Cathy Walsh US $795

The French travel market got back on the road to recovery in 2015. Fueled largely by online travel gains, gross bookings were projected to grow 2.9%, reversing the previous year’s losses. With the...

Spanish Online Travel Overview Eleventh Edition

Spanish Online Travel Overview Eleventh Edition

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: December 2015 Analysts: Fabian Gonzalez, Charuta Fadnis, Cathy Walsh US $795

Following years of austerity and fiscal turmoil, Spain has emerged as a darling among European economies. A revitalized travel industry, buoyed by consecutive years of record-breaking inbound tourism,...

DMO Technology Roadmap 2016

DMO Technology Roadmap 2016

Category: Destination & Activities Marketing Published: November 2015 Analysts: Cathy Walsh

The pace of technological change over the past few years has been relentless.  For destination marketers, surveying the latest trends and technologies and assessing their specific relevance for engaging...

Threat or Not Yet? The Sharing Economy and its Impact on Traditional Travel Services

Threat or Not Yet? The Sharing Economy and its Impact on Traditional Travel Services

Category: Consumer Trends Published: September 2015 Analysts: Cathy Walsh

Love it or hate it, the sharing economy cannot be ignored – and its impact on travel is growing. From spare bedrooms and private homes to rides, meals and local tours, anyone can now act as a DIY taxi...

Brazil Consumer Travel Report

Brazil Consumer Travel Report

Category: Consumer Trends Published: September 2015 Analysts: Marcello Gasdia, Cathy Walsh, Douglas Quinby US $995

Get a detailed picture of how Brazilians  are planning leisure travel, from destination selection and shopping, to booking, traveling and sharing.

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