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This product includes key data collected specifically for interactive charts.Analyst: Phocuswright AnalystsTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel AgenciesRegion: Latin AmericaResearch Type: Interactive Charts
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U.S. airlines are projected to notch a second consecutive year of 5% revenue growth in 2018, fueled by steady capacity additions, an uptick in passenger volume, improved yield and growth in demand for ancillaries. Despite a highly consolidated market – the top four airlines account for more than 80% of flown revenue – competition remains fierce among airlines and across distribution channels. This report provides complete sizing and analysis on the U.S. airline segment, including online and mobile bookings, distribution trends, OTA versus supplier dynamics, and projections through 2022.Analysts: Michael Gerra, Cathy Walsh, Maggie RauchTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegment: AirRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
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
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
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
Despite recent economic and political uncertainty, Brazil’s online travel market has been resilient and continues to grow, thanks in part to tech-savvy consumers who place a high priority on leisure travel. As the market rebounds, travel companies need to understand the consumer behaviors and preferences that influence purchase decisions. Commissioned by Google and based on a comprehensive survey of Brazilian travelers, this research provides a detailed profile of the Brazilian leisure traveler.Analysts: Cathy Walsh, Mark BlutsteinTopic: Consumer TrendsRegion: Latin AmericaResearch Type: Report
The advent of basic economy fares has enabled full-service U.S. airlines to offer unbundled services and compete with LCCs more effectively. Offers continue to evolve as airlines try various bundles and combinations to see what gains traction. Therefore, the shopping and booking experience is now supported by richer content as airlines seek to differentiate their basic fare offerings and ancillaries. In 2018, ancillaries account for 12% of U.S. airlines’ passenger-related revenue, and this share is expected to continue trending upward. This report presents a high-level summary of the U.S. airline segment, focusing on the need-to-know developments, trends and stories that are impacting the market now.Analysts: Michael Gerra, Cathy Walsh, Maggie RauchTopic: Market Overview & SizingSegment: AirRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
While travel and tourism rank on a par with other spending categories, not all Americans put leisure travel at the top of their wish list. In 2016, one third of U.S. adults did not take a vacation. This Spotlight explores the segment of the U.S. population that does not travel for leisure, including their reasons for staying home and significant differences across age, income and other demographics.Analysts: Georgette James, Mark Blutstein, Lorraine SileoTopic: Consumer TrendsRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Article
U.S. 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. A quarter of U.S. 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 BlutsteinTopics: Consumer Trends, Destination & Activities MarketingRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Infographic