Ms. Fadnis leads research and product strategy at Phocuswright, delivering high quality data, intelligence, and insights to the global travel ecosystem. She is skilled at uncovering and applying macro trends to strategy, product development and marketing in the travel sphere.
As SVP, Research and Product Strategy, Charuta helps companies gain a deeper understanding of travel markets and growth patterns, consumer behavior, technology and innovation, startups and funding, travel trends and their strategic impact. She also oversees content programming for Phocuswright’s renowned travel conferences. Charuta is a dynamic, sought-after keynote speaker and panelist who is often invited to share her expertise at various travel conferences and events globally.
Charuta’s experience in travel includes leadership roles at American Airlines, Egencia and BCD Travel. She holds an M.B.A. from HEC Paris and a Bachelor of Engineering from Saurashtra University, India.
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U.S. Travel Agents: Optimism Abounds
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: February 2023 Analysts: Claudia Unger, Charuta Fadnis US $695Phocuswright has been researching the travel agency distribution landscape in the U.S. since 2006. Our initial study examined the possibility of travel agency extinction. Instead, with business models...
Niche No More: European Short-Term Rentals
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2022 Analysts: Charuta Fadnis, Ralph Merten, Dirk Rogl, Fabian Gonzalez, Peter O'Connor, Stanislas Feminier US $695Short-term rentals (STRs) have experienced a renewed interest among users and hosts alike. Despite the pandemic’s dampening impact on hospitality, many travelers considered a short-term rental for their...
Global Air Trends: March 2021
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2021 Analysts: Coney Dongre, Charuta FadnisPart of Phocuswright's Road to Recovery series, this spotlight features data on airline seat capacity and search traffic trends for key markets globally. Markets covered include the Americas (U.S.,...
U.S. Corporate Travel Report 2020-2024
Category: Business Travel Published: April 2021 Analysts: Cathy Walsh, Charuta Fadnis, Claudia Unger US $1,295The U.S. corporate travel market flourished in 2019, amid ongoing economic expansion and high consumer and business confidence. Despite signs of a slowing global economy, stakeholders expected another...
Global Air Trends: February 2021
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2021 Analysts: Coney Dongre, Charuta FadnisWhen the coronavirus pandemic hit, airline traffic and demand disappeared almost overnight. In their efforts to stay afloat, airlines have taken drastic measures, including furloughs, buyouts and...