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PhoCusWright and TravelDaily partner to host the 2009 China Travel Innovation Summit
PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect and TravelDaily, China’s leading online publisher and event organizer with emphasis on trends in the distribution, marketing and technology of the travel and tourism industries, will partner to host the 2009 China Travel Innovation Summit in Beijing from 12 to 13 May 2009.
PhoCusWright at ITB Berlin
“Expanding E-Travel Across Europe” is the overarching theme of the Travel Technology Conference, at PhoCusWright from the USA, internationally acknowledged market researchers and consultants specialising in the travel sector. The findings of the European Online Travel Overview from PhoCusWright show that the selective application of technology is indispensable for the success of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector: “Today more than a quarter (28%) of European travel is booked online, and by 2010 the number of online bookings will have risen by a third”, according to Michaela Papenhoff, Senior Market Analyst for PhoCusWright und CEO of h2c consulting gmbh. In a series of keynote speeches, executive round tables, CEO interviews and brief “Five Minutes of Fame” presentations, PhoCusWright@ITB Berlin will provide comprehensive insights into developments, innovations and new services.
Online bookings vary widely across Europe, says PhoCusWright
The UK and Scandinavia rate as Europe’s most mature online markets, with 44% and 41% respectively of gross bookings online respectively in 2008. These advanced markets are now proving ready for slower adopters like tour operators and corporate travel management companies to move online in large numbers, according to PhoCusWright.In markets such as Italy and Spain, however, the influential think tank says penetration will remain below 20% in 2008. These regions will continue to afford an opportunity for both supplier Web sites and online travel agencies (OTAs) to grow share in 2008 and beyond.
BTN at PhoCusWright: Fresh ideas to ease online travel through downturn
Hollywood’s glitz and glamour gave way to hard talk of new ideas, new products and new companies as the decision-makers and thought-leaders from travel technology gathered for the 15th PhoCusWright Conference, 17-20 November 2008, Hollywood, California, USA.(Above: Rob Torres, Managing Director, Travel, Google Inc.)
Online travel growth slows says top think tank
Online travel growth has slumped to single digits according to PhoCusWright. This is the lowest level since the influential travel industry research think tank began tracking online travel in 1998.
Graeme Frost, CEO, Cadabra @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
Graeme Frost, CEO of Cadabra talks about his explosive business at PhoCusWright 2008, Hollywood. Interviewed by BTN.
Yen Lee, President and Founder, UpTake @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
Industry veteran Yen Lee, President and Founder of UpTake speaking about the future strategy, challenges and opportunities at PhoCusWright 2008. Interviewed by BTN.
Kelly Tompkins, CEO, AdventureLink @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
Kelly Tompkins, CEO of AdventureLink talks about the phenomenal growth and future strategy of his online travel business at PhoCusWright 2008. Interviewed by BTN.
Alex Shore, President of TripChill @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
Alex Shore, President of TripChill giving an exclusive interview to Breaking Travel News at PhoCusWright 2008. Interviewed by BTN.
Lou La Grange, Lonely Planet @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
Lou La Grange from Lonely Planet shares some wisdom and tells us what he is hoping to get from PhoCusWright 2008. Interviewed by BTN.
John Diamond and Andrew McDonald, ekit @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
An exclusive interview with John Diamond and Andrew McDonald from ekit where they talk about their future strategy and growth plans for their innovative mobile online travel business at PhoCusWright 2008. Interviewed by BTN.
Scott Berkley, Society of Leisure Enthusiasts @ An insider’s view of PhoCusWright 2008
Scott Berkley, Society of Leisure Enthusiasts talks about travel innovation at PhoCusWright 2008. Interviewed by BTN.