Mark Blutstein
Senior Manager, Research
New York, New York United States
Mr. Blutstein joined the Phocuswright team in 2014 and currently oversees the survey development and data analysis of the Phocuswright syndicated consumer publications. With an M.S. degree in applied social research with a concentration in consumer behavior from the City University of New York: Hunter College, Mark brings his knowledge of research methodologies, sampling strategies, and the consumer decision-making process to Phocuswright's research publications and custom client engagements. His main hobbies are traveling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mastering data science.
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The European Smartphone Traveler in 2017
Category: Technology Innovation Published: August 2017 Analysts: Brandie Wright, Mark Blutstein US $595The very first smartphone debuted in 2007 – and a decade later European travelers are still embracing the pocket-sized gadgets more than ever. But with so many travel brands, websites and apps readily...
U.S. Consumer Travel Report Ninth Edition (Series)
Category: Consumer Trends Published: August 2017 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy Walsh, Georgette James US $1,495Following an all-time high in 2015, the incidence of leisure travel among U.S. adults declined somewhat in 2016, and Americans spent less on travel and took fewer trips, on average. Despite the drop,...
Upscale Hotel Guests and High Income Travelers: Who Are They?
Category: Consumer Trends Published: August 2017 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy Walsh US $495With more disposable income than the general traveler population and a greater willingness to spend on high-end services, affluent travelers represent a critical segment for the travel industry. In...
Travel Product Consumption
Category: Consumer Trends Published: August 2017 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy Walsh US $495While 2015 was a banner year for U.S. leisure travel, in 2016 the purchase incidence dropped for some travel categories. With travelers taking fewer (and shorter) trips overall, most major travel...
U.S. Leisure Travel: Shopping and Booking
Category: Consumer Trends Published: August 2017 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy Walsh US $495U.S. leisure travelers have lots of options to choose from when planning their trips: multiple devices, numerous websites and many sources of advice on which travel products to buy. Here’s what leisure...