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. Traveler Technology Survey Eighth Edition (Series)
Category: Technology Innovation Published: March 2018 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Douglas Quinby US $995Quickly advancing technology, along with rapid adoption of and reliance on smartphones, has significantly impacted many aspects of U.S. consumers’ day-to-day lives. Travel is no exception, and in fact...

From Chat to Personalization: How U.S. Travelers Use Chat, Voice and Social
Category: Mobile Published: March 2018 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Douglas Quinby US $495Along with the rise of social and smartphones, messaging apps have become a favorite way for travelers to communicate. Tech advancements in messaging and voice are harnessing artificial intelligence to...

U.S. Mobile Shopping and Booking 2018
Category: Consumer Trends Published: February 2018 Analysts: Mark Blutstein US $495Mobile websites and apps accounted for more than one in five U.S. online travel bookings in 2017, and mobile bookings are growing more rapidly than any other channel. This analysis provides an overview...

U.S. Traveler Mobile Usage 2018
Category: Mobile Published: January 2018 Analysts: Mark Blutstein US $495When Apple introduced their first smartphone in 2007, the main function was to make phone calls. Ten years later, adoption of smartphones, with their many capabilities, has skyrocketed. Among U.S....

European Traveler Technology Survey 2017 (Series)
Category: Consumer Trends Published: October 2017 Analysts: Mark Blutstein, David Juman, Cathy Walsh, Brandie Wright, Claudia Unger US $2,495With mobile ownership still on the rise in Europe, European travelers continue to evolve in terms of how they use mobile devices – particularly smartphones – before, during and after their trips. And as...