Mr. Coletta has served in a variety of high-level roles spanning 25 years in the travel industry at startups, corporations and digital agencies. At Phocuswright, he oversees the company's technology and innovation research efforts, including the screening of startups for our recurring pitch competitions, as well as varied travel market research initiatives.
He is the author or co-author of Phocuswright's annual reports on the U.S. packaged travel, car rental, cruise and short-term rental markets, the state of travel startups, and numerous one-off research projects. He also maintains The State of Travel Startups Interactive Database.
He previously worked primarily in the startup world as an entrepreneur, investor, program manager and group organizer. He spent significant time in web development, web analytics, online marketing and tech project management, building a spectrum of expertise and network of contacts.
In the past he volunteered as the co-organizer of the Travel 2.0 Meetup group and as a global coordinator with Impact Travel Alliance. He was a member of Phocuswright's "Young Leaders Under 35" executive development program in 2013.
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U.S. Packaged Travel Market Report 2022-2026
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2023 Analysts: Michael Coletta US $795The packaged travel segment grew 29% in 2022, from $11.3 billion to $14.5 billion, continuing its recovery. The return of complex trips (and therefore, travel advisors) contributed to offline channel...

U.S. Car Rental Market Report 2022-2026
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2023 Analysts: Michael Coletta, Madeline List US $795By all available metrics, the U.S. car rental market exceeded expectations in 2022. Despite inventory, staffing and microchip shortages, the segment grew by 24% year-over-year. Daily rates rose to new...

The State of Travel Startups Interactive Database
Category: Technology Innovation Published: April 2023 Analysts: Michael ColettaPhocuswright has tracked the travel startup landscape for well over a decade. During this time, the digital travel ecosystem has undergone tremendous transformation. Until the COVID-19 pandemic hit,...

U.S. Travel Market Report 2022-2026
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2023 Analysts: Lorraine Sileo, Madeline List, Marilyn Macallair, Coney Dongre, Michael Coletta US $2,495With pandemic concerns in the rearview, the U.S. travel market experienced a bounce back in 2022. In reality, recovery varied wildly by segment. Despite concerns over staffing, supply chain and economic...

U.S. Cruise Market Report 2022-2026
Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: March 2023 Analysts: Marilyn Macallair, Michael Coletta US $795After being knocked out entirely in 2020 and beginning their recovery in 2021, cruise lines regained their footing in 2022. With future sailings fully booked and customers demanding more, the segment is...