Research Published on The Global Edition

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES 1H11: DOMESTIC GETS COMPLEX AS INTERNATIONAL DAZZLES
DATA POINT, September 2011 show abstract
While online travel agencies as a whole did remarkably well in 2Q11, individual performance varied widely. Expedia led the pack for 1H11, while Priceline experienced the most growth.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S GLOBAL ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW SECOND EDITION ELECTRONIC MARKET DATA SHEET
DATA SHEET, August 2011 show abstract
Here are the hard facts about the global travel market in easy-to-use tables.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S CHINA ONLINE TRAVEL TRAFFIC REPORT
REPORT, August 2011 show abstract

With the world’s largest Internet population and the second-largest travel industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, China’s online travel bookings will climb to nearly US$8 billion by 2012. This report analyzes Web traffic in China – including volume, cross-visitation, and source/loss patterns – across major travel subcategories, revealing key traffic trends and sector-specific dynamics.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S LATIN AMERICAN ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW ELECTRONIC MARKET DATA SHEET
DATA SHEET, August 2011 show abstract
Here are the hard facts about the Latin American travel market in easy-to-use tables.

GDS DEREGULATION AND THE STATE OF TRAVEL AGENCY TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA
SPOTLIGHT, July 2011 show abstract
China's air distribution market is on the brink of liberalization. What is the current state of affairs -- and how will competition with foreign players affect the evolution of technology in the Chinese air distribution landscape?

PRESENTATION - ON THE EDGE OF OPTIMISM: KEY U.S. TRAVELER INSIGHTS
PRESENTATION, July 2011 show abstract

This one-hour recorded PhoCusWright Webinar explores the behavioral trends, motivations and intentions of U.S. travelers.

Note: The link to access the recording is on page 2.

PRESENTATION - LET'S GET GROWING: LATIN AMERICA'S DYNAMIC ONLINE TRAVEL MARKETPLACE (IN PORTUGUESE)
PRESENTATION, July 2011 show abstract

This one-hour recorded PhoCusWright Webinar, presented in Portuguese, explores the region's rapidly evolving online travel market. A lively mix of discussion and data reveals what makes this market so unique, and identifies strategic opportunities and challenges.

Note: The link to access the recording is on page 2.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S SOCIAL MEDIA IN TRAVEL 2011: TRAFFIC, ACTIVITY AND SENTIMENT
REPORT, July 2011 show abstract

Thanks to social media’s increasing influence, the voice of the traveler is playing a greater role in the travel search-shop-buy process than ever before. PhoCusWright's Social Media in Travel 2011: Traffic, Activity and Sentiment examines the role and impact of social media and content on the online travel ecosystem.

PRESENTATION - LET'S GET GROWING: LATIN AMERICA'S DYNAMIC ONLINE TRAVEL MARKETPLACE (IN SPANISH)
PRESENTATION, July 2011 show abstract

This one-hour recorded PhoCusWright Webinar, presented in Spanish, explores the region's rapidly evolving online travel market. A lively mix of discussion and data reveals what makes this market so unique, and identifies strategic opportunities and challenges.

Note: The link to access the recording is on page 2.

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES 1Q11: AS DOMESTIC GROWTH STALLS, INTERNATIONAL MARKETS BECKON
DATA POINT, June 2011 show abstract
OTA growth in the U.S. is slowing as the travel market recovers in 2011, and suppliers are gradually regaining leverage over distribution.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S CONSUMER TRAVEL REPORT THIRD EDITION
REPORT, June 2011 show abstract

Despite anxiety in some consumer segments, the leisure travel market continued its journey toward recovery in 2010. Younger boomers and weekenders tentatively led the way, and the influence of social media and mobile on travel decisions made substantive strides.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW ELECTRONIC MARKET DATA SHEET
DATA SHEET, June 2011 show abstract
Here are the hard facts about the Asia Pacific travel market in easy-to-use tables.

GROUP BUYING AND TRAVEL IN EUROPE
ANALYSIS, June 2011 show abstract

Despite the pervasive fragmentation of the market, group buying has serious potential in European travel. The key for deals suppliers: tailoring their approaches to appeal to the unique preferences of individual country markets.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S AUSTRALIAN ONLINE TRAVEL TRAFFIC REPORT
REPORT, June 2011 show abstract

Compared to other APAC nations, Australia has an extremely dynamic e-commerce market and the highest online travel penetration rate (35%) in the region. This report analyzes Australian Web traffic – including growth rates, cross-visitation, and source-loss patterns – across key travel subcategories, revealing sector-specific dynamics and traffic trends.

EUROPEAN RAIL OVERVIEW
DATA POINT, May 2011 show abstract

Thanks to network expansion, increases in convenience, and deregulation, online rail distribution in Europe is growing. While this growth faces major barriers – namely, the inability to book an integrated trip across national boundaries and lack of a pan-European operator – various groups are working to surpass these challenges.

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES: A GLOBAL SNAPSHOT
DATA POINT, May 2011 show abstract
While online travel agency growth is slipping in more mature markets, it is gaining strength in emerging markets. Local OTAs are taking the lead in the latter -- but don't count global OTAs out yet, as they are investing heavily in these markets in efforts to catch up.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: HOTELS
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

The hotel industry is growing rapidly across Asia Pacific, and the global recession presented only a modest speed bump. While the industry is largely fragmented and unorganized, much of the region’s hotel development pipeline is focused on upscale and luxury properties, and growth is poised to continue in the coming years.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

While Asia Pacific’s total travel market declined during the recession, online travel agencies experienced striking growth. Hotels accounted for the vast majority of these bookings and air held second place, though these dynamics vary by market. Most markets in the region are led by local OTA brands, many of which are expanding their reach outside their home turf. Global OTAs, in efforts to catch up and drive growth, are increasingly investing in the region.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: RAIL
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

Online rail bookings are on the rise in Asia Pacific, but obstacles in emerging markets – such as Internet access and online payment adoption – still hinder growth. Rail penetration is highest in India, Japan and China, and the latter two account for the vast majority of the region’s rail bookings.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: AIRLINES
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

In Asia Pacific, airlines suffered the worst of all segments during the recession. The air markets in Japan and Singapore were hit hardest, while China and India managed to escape with only minor declines. Despite this setback, online air bookings will experience strong growth in the next several years, and China will overtake Japan as the region’s largest aviation market.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

The Australia/New Zealand travel market suffered declines during the recession, but bounced back quickly. Online sales tilt heavily toward supplier websites, but online travel agencies fared remarkably well during the recession and are expected to see strong growth in the coming years. The two countries’ combined market has the highest online penetration in Asia Pacific, and global online travel agencies are making bold moves to take steal market share.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: CHINA
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

The second-largest travel market in Asia Pacific, China was one of the region’s only markets to grow during the recession. Despite strong growth in the coming years, the country lags in online penetration and will continue this trend in the near future. Distribution – and even completion of sales for online travel agencies – will remain predominantly offline.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION: INDIA
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

Like the rest of the country’s economy, India’s travel industry is on the fast track for growth. Its online travel market is the fastest-growing in Asia Pacific and weathered the recession well, though some segments fared better than others. The country’s online travel agency bookings are expected to make major gains in the next several years.

ANALYST INTERVIEW: ASIA PACIFIC TRAVEL MARKET AND RESEARCH SUBSCRIPTION
PODCAST, May 2011 show abstract
Lorraine Sileo, vice president, research, interviews Douglas Quinby, senior director, research, about the Asia Pacific travel market.

14 min. Due to the variances in audio settings on different computers, please take a few moments to adjust the volume on your computer to best experience the podcast.

ANALYST INTERVIEW: HEAT FROM THE MIDDLE SEAT
PODCAST, May 2011 show abstract

Douglas Quinby, senior director, research, interviews Carroll Rheem, author of Heat From The Middle Seat: The U.S. Consumer Perspective on Air Travel, about research highlights from the report.

16 min. Due to the variances in audio settings on different computers, please take a few moments to adjust the volume on your computer to best experience the podcast.

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES 4Q AND FULL YEAR 2010: A STRONG FINISH, AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE
DATA POINT, May 2011 show abstract
While most of the travel market spent 2010 recovering from the recession, the major U.S. online travel agencies enjoyed double-digit growth. But as demand rises, supply decreases, and airfares and hotel rates go up, the outlook for OTAs may not be so rosy.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ASIA PACIFIC ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FOURTH EDITION
REPORT, May 2011 show abstract

In 2010 the APAC travel market overtook the U.S. to become the second-largest – and fastest-growing – regional market in the world. PhoCusWright’s Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Fourth Edition provides market sizing, projections and analysis for the region’s total and online leisure/unmanaged business travel market, including trending by segment and channel. The report also offers detailed insight into the unique dynamics shaping online travel in the region’s six most mature markets – India, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S LATIN AMERICAN ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW
REPORT, April 2011 show abstract

While Latin America has a smaller travel market than others around the world, it holds enormous potential for both global and regional travel companies. PhoCusWright’s first Latin American Online Travel Overview explores the region, including market sizing, country profiles, booking trends and key players that are shaping this unique and dynamic market.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S INDIAN ONLINE TRAVEL TRAFFIC REPORT
REPORT, April 2011 show abstract

India’s online travel market has grown significantly in a very short time period. Understanding this dynamic opportunity requires knowledge of complex consumer shopping behavior and the unique factors that impact travel segments and channels. This report analyzes Indian Web traffic within the travel category, revealing sector-specific dynamics and the emergence of social media and metasearch.

PRESENTATION - GLOBAL ONLINE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY: THE NEXT WAVE
PRESENTATION, April 2011 show abstract

This one-hour recorded PhoCusWright Online Event assesses the global online travel landscape, comparing online penetration and growth patterns in four major regions: the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Note: The link to access the recording is on page 2.