Phocuswright News
Northstar inks deal with PhoCusWright
Northstar Travel Media has acquired PhoCusWright, the global travel, tourism and hospitality research and event business. PhoCusWright annually produces the acclaimed PhoCusWright Conference, a gathering of global travel industry leaders, visionary thinkers and innovators with the “next big idea”.
Local OTAs rule India’s growing online travel market
The global online travel agencies (OTAs) may be the biggest names in online travel, but Indian travelers clearly prefer the flavor of OTAs grown closer to home.
One third of World’s travel sales to be booked online by 2012
By the end of 2012, travelers will book one third of the world’s travel sales online, according to a new report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright.
Will Global OTAs Conquer Latin America?
A new report from PhoCusWright reveals that, despite the global economic slowdown, the Latin American online travel marketplace is bursting with potential, and is poised for strong double-digit growth for the next several years.
Show Me the Money: Do Nontransactional Sites Impact Bookings?
Nontransactional sites are a necessary stop for many online travel shoppers, influencing not only what travelers buy, but also where they buy it.
Check This: Traveler Sentiment Falls Amid Airline Fee Free-For-All
When it comes to air travel, U.S. travelers increasingly feel like they are being taken for a ride, according to a new PhoCusWright report.
Just Looking: How Nontransactional Sites Measure Up
In the world of online travel, transactional websites are only part of the story – two-thirds of the story, to be exact.
Travel Activities: What Drives Advance Booking?
When it comes to planning a leisure trip, not all travel activities are created equal. In the landscape of in-destination activities, attractions, events and tours, some activities are much more important to travelers than others
Mobile Travel Activities Bookings: Are Travelers Ready?
Leisure travelers are using their mobile devices during trips to explore, navigate and book travel
OTA Gains Challenge Suppliers to Recover Share
Hotel chains and airline websites lost ground versus online travel agencies (OTAs) in the first half of 2010, according to a new PhoCusWright report conducted in partnership with Compete Inc.
Travelers Spend More on Activities than Cruises, Packages or Car Rentals
The U.S. travel activities market totaled nearly US$27 billion in 2009, making it almost twice as large as the car rental segment, according to a new PhoCusWright report.
Travelers Spend More on Activities than Cruises, Packages or Car Rentals
The U.S. travel activities market totaled nearly US$27 billion in 2009, making it almost twice as large as the car rental segment, according to a new PhoCusWright report. While less than one third of all travel activities, events, attractions and tours were booked online in 2009, a growing aggregator network and advancements in technology and commercial models will power significant growth in advance bookings and online distribution.