Phocuswright Europe 2025 will take place from June 10-12, 2025, at the prestigious Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.

Madeline List, Manager of Research and Special Projects at Phocuswright, presented key findings from the firm's latest consumer research study, "Scroll, Heart, Fly: Social Media's Impact on…

The Phocuswright Conference kicked off its 30th anniversary with a nostalgic look back at 1994, the year the travel industry event first launched. 

The travel industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by the rise of autonomous AI agents, according to a new report from Phocuswright. 

The global travel industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, with Phocuswright's latest Global Travel Market Report 2024 revealing a 24% surge in 2023, reaching an impressive $1.5…

Aviasales, the metasearch travel platform, presented compelling data at the recent Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 conference showing a significant increase in travel activity between…

Madeline List, Phocuswright’s senior research analyst, kicked off the day by revealing results from the research authority’s latest sustainability report. 

As The Phocuswright Conference prepares to kick off, Phocuswright, the global travel industry research authority and producer of the annual event, has revealed which companies are about to…

An increasing number of companies from outside of travel are entering the online travel agency (OTA) space, according to Phocuswright, the travel industry research and events authority.

Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority, has released its full 2023 program for The Phocuswright Conference, which will be held November 13-16 in Ft.…

Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, released the growing Speaker roster for Phocuswright Europe 2023, taking place at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona, Spain this 12-14…

One of the biggest events in the Travel Industry is coming directly to you- this year, in its European version. Phocuswright Europe 2020, which will be streaming live, will focus on finding…

Here are 10 reasons you shouldn't attend The Phocuswright Conference: 1. You have no reason to hear from – and meet – top travel executivesHate growing your professional network? Then this…

Experts pointed out the uneven recovery of the Asia Pacific travel market post-pandemic at the recently concluded Web in Travel conference in Singapore.

RateHawk, an online B2B platform for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has introduced a rail travel booking service on its platform. RateHawk's partners – travel agents, operators,…

A new study by Phocuswright, a travel industry research firm, reveals that social media has evolved beyond a mere source of travel inspiration.  It's now a powerful force driving actual…

According to new research from Phocuswright, the global travel market is forecasted to grow between 6-10% per year through 2026. 

Hospitality consultancy Insight Out and global travel research firm Phocuswright presented the 2024 edition of the annual Middle East Travel Market Report.

The "Executive Panel: Beyond the Bed - An Experience You'll Never Forget" at Phocuswright Europe 2024 explored how leading lodging companies are innovating to meet these evolving demands.

The future of travel, streamlined and secure, was unveiled at Phocuswright Europe 2024's "Executive Panel: Digital Identity is (Nearly) Here." 

Addressing overtourism is crucial, with 61% of travellers avoiding destinations due to it in the past year; and to do so, destinations should use a holistic, data-led approach to balance…

Arival, the leading authority for the tours, activities and experiences industry, has announced the launch of its Innovation Showcase, taking place on 4 March at the upcoming Arival 360 …

A recent Traveler Sentiment survey by Arival indicated a drop in the number of trips US travellers are planning to take in 2024. 

Space Perspective is on a mission to make space travel accessible to more people than ever before. Its innovative Spaceship Neptune comprises a pressurized capsule propelled by its giant…

Nearly three months on the industry has had time to analyse the impact and reflect on what this means for the wider travel and tourism space, including those selling accommodation.

As climate change becomes more severe, so will travel disruptions.  That was the sentiment at Phocuswright, where several travel leaders took to the Center Stage to discuss how to deal with…

The second day of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 highlighted the most disruptive trends shaping a more sustainable and digital industry.

Everything is ready for the next celebration of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023, the event on tourism innovation that will once again make Seville the world epicenter of tourism with…

Insight Out Consulting, a prominent hospitality consultancy with a reputation for leading-edge market research, has yet again partnered with Phocuswright, the world’s leading travel research…

At this week’s Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, delegates discovered how an innovative new technology is being used to help airlines.

During the pandemic, the tourism industry witnessed the maturation of tours and activities as travellers increasingly sought out new adventures and experiences. 

The perception of B2B payments is evolving steadily as many begin to see more than just cost-saving opportunities through embracing new fintech services, comment four experts during a…

Ahead of speaking at the Phocuswright Europe event in Barcelona from 12 to 14 June Airbnb’s Director of Commercial, Amir Segall, has emphasized the importance for travel technology companies…

 Ahead of Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, Phocuswright urges travel companies to take action on climate change via innovation. 

According to new research from Arival and Phocuswright, TikTok will overtake Facebook as the most popular place young people go to find tours, activities and experiences inspiration.

TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 the global summit of technology and innovation for the travel and tourism industry that has celebrated its third edition in Seville (Spain), has brought…

Post-pandemic changes in shopping and booking behaviour are fuelling a boom in the global tours, activities and attractions (TAA) industry.

TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.

Hotelmize will now integrate its big data booking solutions directly with OTRAMS Travel ERP - Qtech Software’s flagship travel software platform

One of the latest partnerships for the benefit of the tourism market is the collaboration between Juniper and Hotelmize

Travel Daily sits down to speak with the Dor Krubiner, founder and CEO of Hotlemize one of the most exciting new companies to arise in travel in the last few years.

The global tourism industry is estimated to lose between USD1.2 and 2.2 trillion (1.5-2.8% of global GDP) due to the coronavirus pandemic. And, Travel companies are seeking innovative ways…

More than two years ago, I wrote the article “Major Misconceptions about getting Direct Hotel Bookings from China”. (https://www.4hoteliers.com/features/article/11092) After me publishing…

Hotelmize, developer of AI-based price prediction and profit-optimisation technologies for the hotel booking industry, is raising its B round investment largely in the Asia Pacific to…

We have talked a lot about the differences between brick-and-mortar travel agents and online travel agents, but this is the time to look up the numbers, to see the trends and opportunities.…

OTAs provide consumers with a one-stop-shop for travel, offering a variety of accommodation options in one place, whilst putting valuable information at their fingertips. Guest engagement…

At the culmination of this year’s MarketHub Asia, Hotelbeds has announced that 2020 event will head to the paradise-like island of Phuket.

1.4 billion people strong, the Chinese make up a large percentage of APAC travellers. Capturing Chinese travellers is like netting a big fish. They travel in throngs and have money to spend.

The APAC region is the fastest-growing for Hotelbeds and contributes around 20% of Hotelbeds’ sales for hoteliers around the world.

“Shifting Futures” is the theme of Hotelbeds’ annual MarketHub Asia event that will take place from 22 to 25 October in Bali, Indonesia.

Movers and shakers of the Middle East online travel industry gathered at WiT Middle East 2019 in Dubai on 9 April to unlock the potential of a fast-changing market being driven by youths.

Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more…

TripAdvisor has launched its new website to inspire users to book their next travel. On its brand new social platform, users can discover useful content – travel tips and recommendation from…

William Bao Bean, general partner, SOSV/managing director, Chinaccelerator, described Google and Facebook as “evil” when Yeoh Siew Hoon, founder and managing director of WiT, asked him in a…

How many people book flights via OTA compared to hotels? How many business travellers incorporate leisure into their trips? Do travellers actually care about loyal programmes?

Google continues to augment its travel products and poses a serious threat to online travel agencies (OTAs). It seems that the tech giant has a penchant for the travel industry and has…

Miami brings the heat into the US travel tech scene as LAB Miami Ventures announces its shortlist of startups for its first annual Future of Travel summit.

Hotel rates in Asia-Pacific are undercut by OTAs by an average of 11.4%, a new report by Triptease into the Direct Booking Movement in the region reveals...

RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…

Analyst: Alice Jong The U.S. private accommodation market has grown rapidly in the past few years as rental popularity keeps rising. The sector has undergone extraordinary changes in…

New report from Sabre and Phocuswright shows the steps hoteliers can take to create and maintain the right channel strategy to reach and convert more customersSOUTHLAKE, Texas – March 14,…

Two significant challenges are shaping hotel chains' strategic initiatives – maintaining robust direct distribution and countering competition from private accommodation.Hotels vs. OTAsThe…

The U.S. travel market can be split into four major distribution channels: supplier websites, OTAs, central reservations/walk-in, and travel agencies/TMCs. Smartphone and tablet bookings are…

Channel Surfing: Where Consumers Shop for Travel Online Published August 2016 When consumers plan their leisure travel, they quickly discover that there's often more than one way to get…

When They Get There and Why They Go Published June 2016 Douglas Quinby  Vice President, Research Last year, the global travel market reached US$1.3 trillion – most…

There's More to Travel's Online Rentals Story Than Airbnb Published November 2016 Douglas QuinbyVice President, Research Airbnb may capture most of…

We've been close followers of TripAdvisor since the launch of its grand transformation from traveler review platform to hotel metasearch-cum-booking channel. Travel's largest website – at…

The European payment landscape stands at a crossroads. While traditional forms of payment still dominate in most markets, travel suppliers and intermediaries across the region must embrace…

No segment of the travel industry has felt the effects of new product categories and distribution models as much as lodging. While hotels represent the U.S. travel industry's fastest-growing…

Mobile Ride-Hailing: The Corporate Travel Challenge Published September 2016 Cathy Walsh  Senior Research Analyst This white paper – sponsored by Lyft – tracks the…

In 2010, I was working on an update to our U.S. vacation rental market research, and one name kept popping up: Airbnb. I began digging in. The model was odd – people rent out their primary…

While smartphone bookings soar globally, some countries continue to blaze their way as leaders in mobile travel. Asia Pacific (APAC) leads all markets in mobile booking adoption, according…

An improving economy continues to provide a strong foundation for the European travel market. Travel is a key component of the European lifestyle and remains a top priority for…

The Rise of Messaging for Travel and Hospitality Published June 2016 Douglas Quinby  Vice President, Research Download the presentation deck and audio recording of…

The Next Wave of Mobile Booking Published October 2016 Brandie Wright  Research Analyst Despite Lower-Than-Expected Growth in Smartphone Transactions, Mobile Will…

Brexit. Trump. Terror. Amidst all the remarkable headlines, here's one nugget you might have missed last year: 2016 was the last year in which offline transactions accounted for a majority…