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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

News / Startups

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

News / Startups

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

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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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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Singapore

By PhocusWire | April 14, 2020

Singapore provides an excellent example of how the hotel industry is impacted by the interplay of viral spread, government policy and social behavior – both at home and outside its borders. Read More

News / Online

FAST FACTS: Traveler sentiment in the age of COVID-19

By PhocusWire | April 9, 2020

Phocuswright surveyed travelers in four markets to understand traveler sentiment. We present the full findings and insights into the implications for the global travel industry. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City

By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020

Over the coming months, Phocuswright and the data science team at LodgIQ will evaluate a swath of hotel-related and other data across key metropolitan areas, beginning with New York City. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright appoints Pete Comeau to managing director role

By PhocusWire | February 11, 2020

Comeau was previously senior vice president of strategy and operations, including a regular role fronting the brand's Battleground and Launch competitions at The Phocuswright Conference and Phocuswright... Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: The state of the European online travel market

By Jill Menze | January 29, 2020

Our sister brand Phocuswright recently published its annual flagship report on the Europe online travel market, presenting findings on the European leisure and unmanaged business travel markets, with... Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright appoints Charuta Fadnis for senior research role

By PhocusWire | December 12, 2019

The ex-Phocuswright analyst returns as senior vice president for research and product strategy after three years at BCD Travel. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: The cause and effect of last-minute booking

By Jill Menze | December 12, 2019

As travel brands approach 2020, leading with a “mobile-first” strategy is no longer something to consider - it’s a necessity. Read More

News / Startups

State of travel startups: Almost $20B raised in funding over ten years

By Kevin May | October 15, 2019

Phocuswright's annual State of Startups Report, which has tracked the digital travel startup landscape since 2009, found a 55% increase year-over-year ($5.7 billion) in the amount of money going into... Read More

Technology

Hotel and meeting business still disconnected and misunderstood

By Bill Carrol and Robert Cole | October 2, 2019

Hotel group bookings represent a significant demand segment that remains grossly underserved by the technological advancements and business process improvements that have powered the growth of the... Read More

News / Technology

Research Spotlight: Are bots the future of brick and mortar?

By Jill Menze | August 14, 2019

A new report from Phocuswright examines how several chatbot startups found a way to turn bot limitations into a feature rather than a bug. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: What’s the significance of Amazon’s flight launch in India?

By Jill Menze | July 31, 2019

In May, Amazon made its much-anticipated move back into travel by launching a flight booking service in India. But why India? And what are its OTA ambitions? Read More

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