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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U.S. Leisure Traveler: Loyalty
Category: Consumer Trends Published: July 2017 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy Walsh US $495The competitive travel marketplace and high costs of traveler acquisition are strong motivation for travel companies to keep existing customers coming back for more. Loyalty programs seek to do just...
No-Vacation Nation: Understanding Americans Who Don’t Travel for Leisure
Category: Consumer Trends Published: July 2017 Analysts: Georgette James, Mark Blutstein, Lorraine Sileo US $495While travel and tourism rank on a par with other spending categories, not all Americans put leisure travel at the top of their wish list. In 2016, one third of U.S. adults did not take a vacation. This...
U.S. Leisure Travel: Inspiration and Destinations
Category: Consumer Trends Published: July 2017 Analysts: Cathy Walsh, Mark Blutstein US $495While travelers frequently fantasize about idyllic destinations, leisure travel encompasses many types of trips beyond the dream getaway. In 2016, U.S. travelers often ventured out with financial...
U.S. Leisure Travel: Core Consumer Metrics
Category: Consumer Trends Published: July 2017 Analysts: Cathy Walsh, Mark Blutstein US $495Following a year in which leisure travel incidence finally surpassed pre-recession levels, the U.S. leisure travel market shifted into reverse in 2016. Overall leisure travel declined for most age...
2017 Phocus Forward: The Year Ahead in Digital Travel
Category: Consumer Trends Published: June 2017 Analysts: Maggie Rauch, Mark Blutstein, Alice Jong, Brandie Wright, Douglas QuinbyEmerging markets are advancing rapidly, private accommodation and in-destination activities are coming of age, and new technologies are reshaping online travel search, shop and book from the inside-out....