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Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service
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Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2021
Phocuswright Connects connects mentees and mentors to learn and develop their journeys in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More
VIDEO: Research Spotlight - Middle East travel report and recovery progress
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VIDEO: Research Spotlight - Middle East travel report and recovery progress
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2021
Online travel bookings fell by 64% in the Middle East during 2020 - a signal that the region faired somewhat better than others around the world. Read More
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Marriott partners with Uber to expand Bonvoy loyalty program
By Jill Menze | April 15, 2021
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn points by ordering food delivery via Uber Eats or requesting select Uber rides. Read More
Philip Wolf - a force of nature who led, listened and laughed
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Philip Wolf - a force of nature who led, listened and laughed
By Kevin May | March 17, 2021
Very few people in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry have not felt the impact of Philip Wolf and what he created at Phocuswright. Read More
Phocuswright founder Philip Wolf dies at 64
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Phocuswright founder Philip Wolf dies at 64
By PhocusWire | March 16, 2021
Wolf, a champion of online travel since the late-1980s, launched Phocuswright, the internet travel research authority, in 1994. Read More
RESEARCH: Latin America travel market - state of a region's recovery
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RESEARCH: Latin America travel market - state of a region's recovery
By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021
The market has suffered as much as most around the world but some countries are predicting a return to pre-pandemic levels as early as 2023. Read More
Research Spotlight: Meetings and events travelers eager to get back
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Research Spotlight: Meetings and events travelers eager to get back
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2021
According to a new report from Phocuswright Research, nine out of 10 travelers are willing to attend meetings and events even if COVID-19 still poses a threat. Read More
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VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2020
At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2020 - here's what to expect
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Phocuswright Europe 2020 - here's what to expect
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2020
This year's event, postponed from our traditional live setting in the Dutch city of Amsterdam in May, will take place online over the course of four days - so what do you need to know? Read More
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Member for the moment or loyal for life? Loyalty programs revisited
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020
U.S. travel companies are spending millions of dollars developing and implementing loyalty programs. Driving bookings, retention and repeat business are among the main goals of travel loyalty programs. Read More
TAKE A SURVEY: Impact of COVID-19 on travel startups
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TAKE A SURVEY: Impact of COVID-19 on travel startups
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2020
Phocuswright is conducting a survey of travel startups to understand the impact of the COVID-19 on their businesses and how they are adapting to these unprecedented times. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Los Angeles
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Los Angeles
By PhocusWire | May 12, 2020
Differences in year-over-year RevPAR variance for March and April showed that the impact on Los Angeles was less severe than for most major markets. Read More
InPhocus, episode 8 - A chance to use your time wisely
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InPhocus, episode 8 - A chance to use your time wisely
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2020
Travel startups, perhaps more nimble than their larger peers in the industry, should use this opportunity to take a deep breath, ensure the finances will keep the lights on and think differently. Read More
FAST FACTS: The state of travel startups - winners when the industry recovers
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FAST FACTS: The state of travel startups - winners when the industry recovers
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2020
Insert a near shut-down of the industry due to COVID-19 into the complex world of running a travel startup and you can multiply the existing challenges 10-fold. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
By PhocusWire | April 21, 2020
Despite being criticized at the time for overreacting, San Francisco's strategy appears to have successfully flattened the curve for San Francisco – a densely populated city with a sizable homeless... Read More
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