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

Scandinavia Travel Market Report 2023-2027

Scandinavia Travel Market Report 2023-2027

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2024 Analysts: Ralph Merten, Cathy Walsh US $795

In 2023, the Scandinavian travel industry exhibited recovery with overall gross bookings growing by 16% year over year, highlighting travelers' renewed enthusiasm and a rebound in air capacity. The...

France Travel Market Report 2023-2027

France Travel Market Report 2023-2027

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2024 Analysts: Peter O'Connor, Cathy Walsh US $795

France's travel sector witnessed solid growth in 2023, climbing by 12% to over €55 billion, predominantly driven by the resurgence of international travel alongside strong domestic demand. The 2024...

U.K. Travel Market Report 2023-2027

U.K. Travel Market Report 2023-2027

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2024 Analysts: Dirk Rogl, Cathy Walsh US $795

In 2023, the U.K. travel market experienced significant growth, with gross bookings increasing 19%, driven by robust expansion in online bookings, mobile transactions, and key sectors like airlines and...

Europe Travel Market Report 2023-2027

Europe Travel Market Report 2023-2027

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2024 Analysts: Ralph Merten, Cathy Walsh, Dirk Rogl, Fabian Gonzalez, Karen Burka, Peter O'Connor, Stanislas Feminier US $2,495

Travel demand remained strong as ever for the European market in 2023. Achieving an impressive 20% year-over-year growth, the market surpassed 2019 gross bookings. However, persistent inflation and...

Travel Innovation and Technology Trends 2024

Travel Innovation and Technology Trends 2024

Category: Technology Innovation Published: January 2024 Analysts: Michael Coletta, Cathy Walsh, Markus Schreyer, Lorraine Sileo, Norm Rose US $1,495

Each year, Phocuswright publishes a content series that identifies the most significant innovation trends in travel technology and distribution for the upcoming year and beyond. This year we again...

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