Phocuswright News
Lehmann appointed president at Phocuswright
Travel industry research authority Phocuswright, a division of Northstar Travel Group, has announced the appointment of Simon Lehmann as the brand’s president, effective November 1st, 2016. Lehmann brings to Phocuswright 25 years of strategic and operating experience, expertise in travel and technology and a passion for moving the industry forward
Europe’s online travel market will expand 7% in 2015
A new study published by travel industry research authority Phocuswright finds that European online travel gross bookings will march forward at a brisk pace in 2015, despite continued economic sluggishness and geopolitical turbulence.
PATA and PhoCusWright enhance partnership
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with PhoCusWright, the leading global travel industry research authority. The affiliation will help deliver key research findings on the Asia Pacific travel marketplace.
Media titans, innovators and European travel leaders headline at PhoCusWright@ITB
Travel industry research authority PhoCusWright has announced a pioneering program for its premier European event, PhoCusWright@ITB Berlin, taking place Wednesday 6 March 2013 in conjunction with ITB Berlin. Now in its eighth year, PhoCusWright@ITB is designed to help executives capitalise on the advances, strategies and innovations that are shaping the global travel, tourism and hospitality marketplace.
PhoCusWright joins PATA as a preferred partner
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce PhoCusWright as a new PATA Preferred Partner. PhoCusWright is the research authority providing information and analysis in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. It is headquartered in the United States with Asia Pacific operations based in India and local analysts on five continents.
Philip Wolf takes up role with DataArt
Custom software development firm DataArt has announced Philip Wolf, chairman of PhoCusWright, has joined the company’s advisory board. Wolf will partner with DataArt in the area where their key strengths align: the development of technology strategies to improve the travel experience.
Growth of self catered sector is key
36% of European travellers would choose a self catered break, while 48% choosing a hotel, according to a recent survey carried out by holiday homes rental website pureholidayhomes.com.
Philip Wolf, founder and chairman, PhoCusWright
Philip Wolf, chief executive, PhoCusWright, reveals his thoughts on what is next for the tourism industry.
U.S. mobile travel bookings to top $8 billion by 2013
Distribution is just one of numerous opportunities that mobile creates for travel organizations. But for many executives, the true test of mobile’s influence is simple: show me the money.
Preeminent travel technology conference to host key European travel leaders
Travel industry research authority PhoCusWright has unveiled a pioneering program for PhoCusWright@ITB, taking place Wednesday, 7 March 2012 in conjunction with ITB Berlin, The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show.
U.K. traveler confidence: Shaken not stirred
A new PhoCusWright report examines traveler attitudes and behavior in three major European markets: France, Germany and the U.K.