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Although a smaller share of Americans traveled for leisure in 2018 compared to the previous year, some travel segments clearly benefited from a shift in travel trends. A component of the U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2019 series, this report examines the popularity of major travel products, with a focus on air, car, hotel, private accommodation and in-destination activities. Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy WalshTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Cruise, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
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Numerous factors impact where and how travelers shop. Travel product plays a role, and so does age. In 2018, there were some clear shifts in traveler shopping and booking behavior. This report, part of the U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2019 series, explores key trends in travel shopping and booking, including online versus offline channels, websites used, booking methods by travel product and more.Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy WalshTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
Each year, the U.S. leisure travel population fluctuates due to economic conditions as well as personal factors. In 2018, not as many Americans traveled for leisure, but other indicators suggest consumer confidence remains high, even among those who stayed home. Part of the U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2019 series, this report examines the incidence of travel among U.S. adults, with a focus on trip frequency and length, travel spend, travel party composition and loyalty program membership.Analysts: Mark Blutstein, Cathy WalshTopic: Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & LodgingRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
The changing world of technology deployments started 50 years ago with a computer deployment reference architecture that provided terminal access to a centralized server. This terminal was only a client communications device. As computer clients got smarter and telecoms remained expensive, more and more computing work was shifted to the client: accordingly the client server reference architecture grew in popularity. Analyst: Bob OffuttTopic: Technology InnovationResearch Type: Article
Amazon launched flights in India in May 2019. Big news? Definitely. Amazon’s reentry into travel was much anticipated after its ill-fated effort to build a hotel business in 2014. The mere size of the global travel market, $1.5 trillion in 2019, is too big to ignore. This travel launch fits right in with Amazon’s mission of meeting the A to Z of customers’ shopping needs.But Amazon’s flight launch in India has raised some big questions: Why India? And is this a signal of Amazon’s strategy to compete as the next global OTA? Analyst: Coney DongreTopic: MobileSegments: Air, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Article
Phocuswright’s Global Online Travel Overview 2019 provides and compares total and online travel gross bookings for six regions: the U.S./Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Latin America (LATAM). The market sizing and analysis presented here is sourced in part from several Phocuswright publications and data products:U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018Europe Online Travel Overview 2018Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview 2019Middle East Online Travel Overview 2019Phocal Point: Global Market Sizing Analysts: Cathy Walsh, David JumanTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Rail, Tours & PackagesRegions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
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 report provides sizing and analysis of the online and total leisure travel markets in the Middle East, as well as regional projections through 2022, including distribution dynamics, technology trends shaping the market and more.Analysts: Shadi Kaddoura, Karen Burka, Mona FarajTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Tours & PackagesRegion: Middle East & AfricaResearch Type: Report
One of Europe's most influential online travel markets is set to leave the European Union. How will the U.K. go it alone, and which markets and major players will feel the brunt of Brexit? A group of experts came together at Phocuswright Europe 2019 to discuss new borders and old partnerships, fresh challenges and smart solutions, as well as practical ways to maneuver around the surrounding legislation. It’s obvious that Brexit and its ongoing uncertainties remain a key challenge for the travel industry across Europe. Check out the full session here: Brexit – Dead Ahead. Analysts: Claudia Unger, Dirk RoglTopic: Market Overview & SizingRegion: EuropeResearch Type: Article
Australian travelers only take a few leisure trips a year, but travel is rarely far from their minds. Mobile devices mean that information is always at their fingertips, and travelers are eating it up. Twenty-three percent of Australian destination selectors say they actively research new trips at least once a month; destinations and travel marketers need to consistently entice travelers to remain top of mind.Analyst: Mark BlutsteinTopic: Destination & Activities MarketingRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Infographic
Brazilian travelers only take a few leisure trips a year, but travel is rarely far from their minds. Mobile devices mean that information is always at their fingertips, and travelers are eating it up. Thirty percent of Brazilian destination selectors say they actively research new trips at least once a month; destinations and travel marketers need to consistently entice travelers to remain top of mind.Analyst: Mark BlutsteinTopic: Destination & Activities MarketingRegion: Asia PacificResearch Type: Infographic