Autonomous vehicles are an example of a futuristic concept that everyone knows will become reality soon, but as of October 2022 has yet to emerge as a mainstream everyday option. Soon, multiple global trials will lead to increased autonomous vehicle usage and consumer awareness, impacting the in-destination experience in ways never before possible. Navigating the application of technologies, safety measures and practical deployments for these developments are all part of the self-driving equation. This article explores the emerging role autonomous vehicles will play in mobility and the new opportunities and challenges for the travel industry.

Analyst: Norm RoseTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: Car Rental & Ground TransportationRegions: Europe, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Article

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Due to the pandemic, quarantines and remote working policies became the norm, slashing corporate travel budgets. While the restart is well underway, a revamp and restructuring accompany the process. As business travel recovers from the turbulence of COVID-19, the next decade has the potential to be one that disrupts stagnant models and delivers on the promise of seamless, personalized travel for a wider array of company stakeholders. Leveraging Phocuswright’s proprietary interactive database of travel startups, this updated report presents a detailed assessment and outlook for corporate travel startups in the ever-shifting modern environment.

Analyst: Michael ColettaTopic: Technology InnovationSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Tours & PackagesRegions: Asia Pacific, Europe, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Article

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Cybersecurity is an issue for every company’s management, board, employees, customers and business partners, and the essential issue boils down to balance between greater security and usability. For travel, safety and security vulnerabilities can exist in all parts of the journey. Discussing systemic challenges, possible solutions and legendary hacks of the past, this article highlights the key issues in digital protection in an ever-developing and expanding travel market.

Analyst: Robert ColeTopic: Technology InnovationSegments: Air, Hotels & LodgingRegions: Europe, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Article

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In 2021, the U.S. travel industry finally showed signs of life again, with consumers glad to take travel opportunities as they arose. When planning, shoppers turned away from pandemic-era considerations, focusing more on travel style and budget-related concerns. Across the board, age demographics played a significant role in influencing how shopping and booking took place.

Analyst: Chris ThompsonTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report

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As originally conceived, the internet was designed to connect networks of machines to share information, without considering the identity of a person or organization using it. With time, consumers have grown dually frustrated over the need for endless login and profile creation, while simultaneously losing privacy when sharing all of said information. Enter SSI, which allows for a single, trusted identifier to be used across the board for all vendors. SSI is a once-in-20-years technology development that has potential to be a win/win/win for hospitality & travel, where travel providers, travel intermediaries and travelers can all benefit.

Analyst: Nick PriceTopic: Technology InnovationSegments: Air, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegions: Europe, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Article

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The in-destination industry, which comprises day tours, activities, attractions and related leisure experiences, has long been one of the largest and most important sectors in travel and tourism. This report is part of a joint research project with Phocuswright's and Arival that provides updated market sizing and forecasting for the in-destination industry by region, category (i.e., tours, activities, attractions) and distribution channel (online vs. offline points of sale).

Analyst: ArivalTopics: Destination & Activities Marketing, Market Overview & SizingSegments: Online Travel Agencies, Tours & PackagesRegions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report

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After extended lockdowns, COVID anxiety, and hesitation to travel, 2021 ushered in the start of a rebound. Widespread vaccine access, easing restrictions and increased lodging and air capacity made 2021 a key period in travel recovery.Part of the U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2022 series, this report provides data, trends and analysis on U.S. travelers’ recent behavior and future intentions with respect to purchasing travel products.   Key topics addressed include:Overview of travel products purchased in the past four years Review of products that have become more or less popular over the past 12 monthsAir and lodging purchasing trendsTraveler expectations and product purchase intentions for the year aheadPhocuswright’s U.S. Consumer Travel 2022: Travel Product Consumption is available for purchase as a standalone report for $495. For more on the U.S. traveler landscape, this report is also available as part of the U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2022 series. This updated collection of reports provides a range of data and analysis on key aspects of U.S. consumer travel behavior and intentions. All of the following are included with the purchase of the series:U.S. Consumer Travel 2022: OverviewU.S. Consumer Travel 2022: Travel Product ConsumptionU.S. Consumer Travel 2022: Shopping and Booking

Analyst: Madeline ListTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Cruise, Hotels & Lodging, Tours & PackagesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report

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In 2021, the U.S. travel industry finally showed signs of life again, with consumers eager to jump back in. Traveler numbers rebounded strongly, reaching parity with 2019 although some areas are still lagging. Looking forward, U.S. travelers anticipate that their travel behavior will remain stable, or even increase over the coming 12 months.

Analyst: Chris ThompsonTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & LodgingRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report

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U.S. travelers returned to their travel habits and preferences with a healthy appetite in 2021. While not yet fully shaking off pandemic concerns and expectations, the rebound showcased a desire to reestablish earlier travel patterns.

Analysts: Chris Thompson, Madeline ListTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report

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Japan’s travel industry thrived before the pandemic, serving as a key stronghold for the Japanese economy. But COVID-19 abruptly halted the structural growth of the Japanese travel market. After plummeting 53% in 2020, the country’s travel sector shrank further in 2021, with another 10% year-over-year decline. Installing some of the strictest border controls globally, international leisure travel was off limits through mid-2022, and is reopening very slowly. Strict COVID protocols remain, and recovery is anticipated to unfold gradually over the forecast period. This report provides a comprehensive view of the Japan travel market, including detailed market sizing and projections, distribution trends, analysis of major travel segments, key developments and more.

Analysts: Coney Dongre, Haruo UshibaTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, RailRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Report

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