Mr. Thompson joins Phocuswright after more than two decades accumulating travel and tourism-related research expertise at Walt Disney World. There he designed and led a diverse range of research projects, gaining a deep understanding of the entire journey,
from initial decisions around destination choice, response to marketing and promotional offers, planning/booking process, gauging experiences they had during the trip, and assessing which trip elements or other factors are most likely to drive actual
return behavior.
When not at work, he enjoys taking advantage of the outdoor activities available in Florida, visiting theme parks and beaches with his family, playing on a pub trivia team, and is an avid college football fan.
U.S. Consumer Travel 2022: An Overview
Category: Consumer Trends Published: October 2022 Analysts: Chris Thompson US $495In 2021, the U.S. travel industry finally showed signs of life again, with consumers eager to jump back in. Traveler numbers rebounded strongly, reaching parity with 2019 although some areas are still...
U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2022 (Series)
Category: Consumer Trends Published: October 2022 Analysts: Chris Thompson, Madeline List US $995U.S. travelers returned to their travel habits and preferences with a healthy appetite in 2021. While not yet fully shaking off pandemic concerns and expectations, the rebound showcased a desire to...
Europe Consumer Travel 2021: Major Markets Compared
Category: Consumer Trends Published: February 2022 Analysts: Chris Thompson, Alice Jong US $495The unprecedented global health crisis triggered by COVID-19 affected travel markets and consumer behavior worldwide. In Europe, tourism evaporated as the continent became a viral epicenter, leading to...
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Italy Consumer Travel 2021
Category: Consumer Trends Published: January 2022 Analysts: Chris Thompson US $495The unprecedented global health crisis triggered by COVID-19 affected travel markets and consumer behavior worldwide. In Italy, the first European epicenter of the virus, tourism swiftly came to a...
France Consumer Travel 2021
Category: Consumer Trends Published: December 2021 Analysts: Chris Thompson US $495The unprecedented global health crisis triggered by COVID-19 affected travel markets and consumer behavior worldwide. Across Europe, leisure travelers took fewer trips and average household travel spend...