Analyst Peter O'Connor

Peter O'Connor

Senior Market Analyst, EuropePeter O'Connor

Paris France

Dr. O'Connor is a senior market analyst with Phocuswright and co-author of its annual European Online Travel Overview. He is a chaired professor of digital disruption at ESSEC Business School, France, where he also serves as academic director of the specialized courses in hospitality management. Peter's research, teaching and consulting interests focus on distribution, e-commerce and electronic marketing in hospitality and tourism. In addition to authoring three leading textbooks, Peter has published articles in leading academic journals including the Harvard Business Review and the Journal of Marketing, as well as countless articles in both the academic and trade press. In 2015, he launched Coursera's first MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) on hotel distribution and online marketing, which currently has over 12,000 active learners.

Peter's insights and understanding of technology and distribution issues in the European hospitality industry have made him a sought-after speaker and panelist at major industry events. His writings on travel innovation are insightful and highly regarded within the industry. He is regularly quoted in the international press and consulted by investment and consulting companies on developments in the online travel arena. A frequent traveler, he now lives in Paris with his wife and three children.

Areas of Research
Peter's understanding of the European hospitality industry and technology place him in a prime position to analyze the U.K. and France markets for Phocuswright. His writings on travel innovation are insightful and highly regarded within the industry.

Travel Research From Peter O'Connor

France Travel Market Report 2022-2026

France Travel Market Report 2022-2026

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: May 2023 Analysts: Peter O'Connor, Karen Burka US $795

The France travel market burst into recovery mode in 2021 and continued the trend into 2022. High prices and steady demand contributed to the 42% year-over-year growth rate. Nevertheless, economic and...

Europe Travel Market Report 2022-2026

Europe Travel Market Report 2022-2026

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2023 Analysts: Ralph Merten, Cathy Walsh, Friederike Winkowski, Dirk Rogl, Fabian Gonzalez, Karen Burka, Peter O'Connor, Stanislas Feminier US $2,495

The European travel market is still facing headwinds in its post-COVID recovery. Featuring nearly 69% year-over-year growth in 2022, the market nevertheless still came up short of 2019 totals....

Australia-New Zealand Travel Market Report 2021-2025

Australia-New Zealand Travel Market Report 2021-2025

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: September 2022 Analysts: Peter O'Connor US $795

Like most of the world, Australia and New Zealand began their recovery in 2021. Still, challenges remain ahead for the Oceanic nations. Suffering a 58% downturn in 2020, a modest 13% rebound took hold...

Australia-New Zealand Travel Market Data Sheet 2021-2025

Australia-New Zealand Travel Market Data Sheet 2021-2025

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: September 2022 Analysts: Peter O'Connor

This data sheet provides quick and easy access to updated Australia-New Zealand travel market sizing data and projections from 2019-2025, including online and total markets, segments and key...

Niche No More: European Short-Term Rentals

Niche No More: European Short-Term Rentals

Category: Market Overview & Sizing Published: April 2022 Analysts: Charuta Fadnis, Ralph Merten, Dirk Rogl, Fabian Gonzalez, Peter O'Connor, Stanislas Feminier US $695

Short-term rentals (STRs) have experienced a renewed interest among users and hosts alike. Despite the pandemic’s dampening impact on hospitality, many travelers considered a short-term rental for their...

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