Ms. Sileo launched the research division of Phocuswright Inc. in 1998. She pioneered online travel metrics adopted as the industry standard for segmentation, sizing, forecasting, analysis and consumer planning behavior. Lorraine is quoted frequently in consumer and trade media including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and has authored numerous publications including Phocuswright's U.S. Online Travel Overview. Lorraine was previously an adjunct professor at New York University's Graduate Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. She has analyzed the business and consumer digital marketplace for various publications and media companies for over 20 years.
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Areas of Research
Lorraine's extensive background and understanding of travel trends give her an ideal vantage point from which to forecast the financial and operational direction of the travel industry. Lorraine is a frequent speaker on performance trends and growth of U.S. and global travel markets.

Presentation: Passion for Powder: Understanding the U.S. Ski Traveler
Category: Consumer Trends Published: October 2013 Analysts: Douglas Quinby, Lorraine SileoLearn about U.S. skiers and ski travelers with this October 4, 2013 Phocuswright webinar deck and recording. Phocuswright analysts explore the demographics, attitudes and behaviors of this unique travel...

Presentation: Phocuswright and the Future of Travel Distribution: Innovation and Technology Trends 2013
Category: Technology Innovation Published: May 2013 Analysts: Bob Offutt, Lorraine SileoMay 16, 2013 webinar recording and presentation deck: Bob Offutt outlines the top 10 technology and innovation trends impacting the travel industry.

Presentation: Making Sense of Mixed Signals: Key U.S. Traveler Insights (SPONSORED: Tealeaf)
Category: Consumer Trends Published: April 2013 Analysts: Lorraine Sileo US $149This April 30, 2013 webinar — sponsored by Tealeaf, an IBM Company — provides rich insight into the status of consumer travel in the U.S.

Presentation: Phocuswright's The Middle East Online Travel Marketplace
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2013 Analysts: Mona Faraj, Lorraine SileoGain insight into the region's challenges and opportunities and identify key pockets of growth with this April 24, 2013 Phocuswright Webinar deck and recording.

U.S. Online Travel Overview Twelfth Edition: Airlines
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: November 2012 Analysts: Douglas Quinby, Lorraine SileoU.S. airlines achieved another year of impressive gains in 2012, despite less-than-ideal market conditions, and online air bookings grew faster than the total market for the first time in two years....