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Shifting market dynamics and technological advances have fostered new opportunities in airline distribution. New technologies, standards and solutions are opening the air travel distribution marketplace to innovation that promises to upend the status quo. This special four-part series analyzes the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, including history, key players, trends and technologies, industry perspectives and more. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationResearch Type: Report
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Phocuswright has tracked the digital travel startup landscape for over a decade. During this time, the digital travel ecosystem has undergone tremendous transformation. Travel startups continue to raise funding, challenge the status quo and lead the wave of disruption globally. This annual report – covering companies established since 2009 – provides a detailed view of the current state of travel startups across founding and funding activity, regions and categories. Analysts: Michael Coletta, Chetan KapoorTopic: Technology InnovationSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Cruise, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Rail, Tours & Packages, Traditional Agencies & TMCsRegion: RegionResearch Type: Report
IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) and ONE Order initiatives hold significant long-term promise for airlines and their partners to reimagine product distribution, merchandising and order management. But these potential benefits come hand-in-hand with some risks and challenges. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, examines key challenges affecting major players across the industry, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in air distribution. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirRegion: RegionResearch Type: Report
Until recently, the distribution of airline products remained mostly in the hands of third parties such as global distribution systems and travel agencies. But many airlines now recognize the benefits of providing a direct booking channel. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, examines distribution models, the shift from indirect to direct channels, key trends in merchandising, retailing and more. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report
Air travel distribution is a complex ecosystem of suppliers, aggregators, resellers and buyers, cooperating and competing for a share of the traveler’s attention and wallet. While all these industry segments share common goals, they follow diverse and often competing business strategies. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, explores each key industry segment and region for a detailed view of the current distribution landscape. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report
Air distribution is a constantly changing story – a revolution that’s been 70 years in the making. The modern airline industry is somewhat unique in being among the first to distribute its product electronically to customers on a massive scale, and it did so decades before the rise of the internet. This publication, part of a four-part series analyzing the complex dynamics of the air distribution sector, examines the history, notable events, players and trends that have shaped air distribution technologies and standards. Analyst: Michael GerraTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report
China’s travel market is Asia’s biggest by a wide margin. At US$165 billion in 2018 travel bookings, it accounts for 40% of the APAC market and outsizes the region’s number two (Japan) and number three (Southeast Asia) markets combined. This report provides current data, charts and analysis on China’s travel market, with sizing and projections from 2016-2022. Analyst: Maggie RauchTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, RailRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Report
Personalization continues to be increasingly important both to travelers and the travel companies selling and/or operating the associated services. All recognize that personalized experiences, online as well as in real life, yield more satisfied customers and profitable brand relationships. Analyst: Robert ColeTopic: Technology InnovationResearch Type: Article
A winning combination of government investment, positive economic change and consumer affluence is leading the Middle East travel market into a period of strong growth. This market sheet provides sizing of the online and total leisure travel markets in the Middle East, as well as regional projections through 2022. Analysts: Coney Dongre, Mona Faraj, Shadi KaddouraTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, RailRegion: Middle East & AfricaResearch Type: Market Data Sheet
A variety of factors influence where and how U.S. leisure travelers shop and book their trips. In addition, the share of Americans who travel for leisure shifts from one year to the next, as well as the types of travel products they purchase most frequently. Based on a comprehensive survey of leisure travelers, this updated collection of reports provides a range of data and analysis on key aspects of the U.S. consumer travel market. Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy WalshTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report