Phocuswright Research

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News / Online
4 key areas impacting the U.S. air market
By Phocuswright Research | April 10, 2023
 While supply chain issues, staffing shortages and recession jitters hinder airlines from returning to pre-pandemic passenger volumes, slow-but-steady growth is still anticipated throughout the... Read More
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McKinsey analysts on innovation in travel
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2023
Travel analysts from McKinsey discuss the latest research and their analysis of innovation and funding across the industry. Read More
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News / Online
Travel marketers still seeking higher TikTok profiles
By Derek Catron | March 23, 2023
Blueground job listing for content creator provides a high-profile example of travel’s efforts to use social media to build brand affinity and, maybe someday, boost bookings.   Read More
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Influencers and social commerce in travel
By Robert Cole - Phocuswright | March 17, 2023
An in-depth Phocuswright report looks at how social marketing has evolved, how consumers interact with brands and nuanced differences for travel. Read More
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Can subscription services work for STRs?
By Kathryn Walson | March 15, 2023
The benefits of subscription services for short-term rentals can include recurring revenue streams and customer engagement, loyalty and retention. Read More
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Opinion / Online
ITB Berlin's return lets travel celebrate culture of connection
By Pete Comeau - Phocuswright | March 7, 2023
Producers at events like Phocuswright Conferences have doubled down on providing networking opportunities to bring together individuals who share common interests.  Read More
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Optimism abounds for the women-led travel agent channel
By Phocuswright Research | March 3, 2023
Phocuswright's latest report, U.S. Travel Agents: Optimism Abounds, focuses on the current state of the travel agent community.   Read More
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News / Online
APAC expected to return as world's largest regional travel market by 2025
By Phocuswright Research | February 27, 2023
Asia Pacific, the world's largest regional travel market pre-pandemic, slipped to second position in 2021, with the United States rising to the top spot.  Read More
Mobile gross bookings projected to surge in NE Asia led by South Korea
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Mobile gross bookings projected to surge in NE Asia led by South Korea
By Phocuswright Research | February 7, 2023
South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau are preparing for a travel rebound with the rebuilding of air connectivity across Asia Pacific markets. Read More
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5 things to expect in the Southeast Asia travel market by 2025
By Phocuswright Research | January 30, 2023
With promotion of domestic travel and digitization trends, the future of Southeast Asian travel appears to offer many new opportunities.     Read More
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News / Technology
The short-, mid- and long-term future of tokenization in travel
By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | January 18, 2023
The tokenized future will allow consumers to put forth their travel requirements and have suppliers bid on their needs in a transparent and immutable record, where hidden costs are reduced and the true... Read More
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Inflation, tech costs dampen travel experience operators’ optimism
By Phocuswright Research | January 9, 2023
The latest research from Phocuswright and Arival looks at travel experience operators' performance and sentiment and the challenges they face in 2023 and beyond.  Read More
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The best of Phocuswright research from 2022
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2022
Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2022. Read More
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Tiqets, Go City and GetYourGuide on growth of experiences
By Kathryn Walson | December 19, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, three executives share their insights in a session called “Executive Panel: Tours, Activities and Timing - Getting it Right.” Read More
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U.S. overtakes Europe for largest share of rental bookings
By Phocuswright Research | December 12, 2022
Phocuswright finds Europe’s loss in share of short-term rental bookings will be exacerbated by economic and war concerns, as well as increased regulatory restrictions in important markets. Read More
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