Research Published on The Global Edition

INDIAN ONLINE TRAVEL INTERMEDIARY OVERVIEW
DATA POINT, March 2010 show abstract
Despite the struggling global economy, the online travel intermediary marketplace in India remains vibrant and is growing steadily. Companies that are sensitive to India’s enormous diversity – and to the preferences of their target markets – will find ample opportunities for continued growth and success.

ASIA PACIFIC MOBILE TRENDS
ANALYSIS, February 2010 show abstract
The Asia Pacific region has the largest mobile subscriber base in the world, and the opportunity for travel companies in this space remains largely untapped. This article delves into the key mobile trends in APAC and examines how they will affect the travel industry.

NINE THINGS (NOT TEN) THAT WILL DRIVE TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION IN 2010
ANALYSIS, February 2010 show abstract
PhoCusWright analysts put their heads together to pinpoint nine key trends that will shape the travel industry in 2010. Some are the latest iterations of familiar themes, while others are just bubbling to the surface.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S GLOBAL ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW
PRESENTATION, February 2010 show abstract
Expert analysts present findings, data and analysis from PhoCusWright’s annual reports: U.S. Online Travel Overview Ninth Edition, European Online Travel Overview Fifth Edition and Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Third Edition.

To access the recorded Webinar, please go to slide 2 of the PowerPoint presentation to access the links.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S GLOBAL ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW: COMPARING THREE MAJOR REGIONS: U.S., EUROPE AND ASIA PACIFIC
DATA POINT, February 2010 show abstract

Three main regions dominate online travel booking today: the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. This article compares total and online leisure/unmanaged business travel gross bookings for these three markets – actual figures for 2008 and projections for 2009-2011 – and highlights the dynamics and opportunities of individual markets within these regions.

ASIA PACIFIC CORPORATE TRAVEL OVERVIEW
SPOTLIGHT, January 2010 show abstract
Corporate travel in the Asia Pacific region is largely unmanaged and driven by local, traditional travel agencies. Except for Japan and Australia/New Zealand, most of the region’s corporate travel is booked offline and paid for via invoice, as online corporate booking and payment solutions have yet to gain traction.

MOBILE UPDATE: ADOPTION, INNOVATION...LOCATION!
ANALYSIS, January 2010 show abstract
The mobile landscape is continuing to shift. While mobile travel bookings are still in their infancy, demand for travel applications soared in 2009, and the industry responded. Here are the top developments of 2009 and a look at what to expect in the coming year.

NUMBER OF WEB SITES USED FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL PLANNING
CHART, January 2010 show abstract
Number of Web sites used for holiday travel planning

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES 3Q09: EXPEDIA, PRICELINE ROCKET AHEAD
DATA POINT, December 2009 show abstract
Hotel occupancy and airline traffic showed minor improvement in 3Q09, only slightly disrupting the steady decline in industry performance over 2008. Despite the still-dismal state of the industry, Expedia and Priceline both enjoyed a countercyclical surge, coming out of the quarter with major gains in gross bookings and transactions.

GETTING THERE – ONLINE TRAVEL IN ASIA PACIFIC
ANALYSIS, December 2009 show abstract
For some countries in Asia Pacific – India, China, and Australia – development of an online travel market has been revolutionary, happening practically overnight. For others, such as Thailand and Indonesia, the pace has been much slower and hampered by obstacles. What accounts for this difference, and what does it mean for the future of these markets?

THE THAILAND ONLINE TRAVEL MARKET
DATA POINT, December 2009 show abstract
Travel and tourism is a major part of Thailand's economy. Though the country's online travel market is still in its infancy, the online air and hotel segments will see steady growth as improving telecom infrastructure and increasing disposable income help drive online bookings.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW NINTH EDITION ELECTRONIC MARKET DATA SHEET
DATA SHEET, December 2009 show abstract
Here are the hard facts about the U.S. travel market, in easy-to-use tables.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S U.S. ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW NINTH EDITION: AIRLINES
REPORT, December 2009 show abstract

Though online air sales are declining in 2009, they are faring better than the travel market as a whole. Optional services and fees have taken center stage in airline product strategy and may serve as a leveraging tool as competition with global distribution systems and online travel agencies heats up.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT'S U.S. ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW NINTH EDITION: CRUISE
REPORT, December 2009 show abstract

The cruise segment has been hit hard by the recession, and suppliers have made major price cuts to fill cabins. The H1N1 outbreak in Mexico and volatile fuel prices have not helped the situation, though recovery is already underway.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT'S U.S. ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW NINTH EDITION: HOTELS & LODGING
REPORT, December 2009 show abstract

Full economic recovery for hotels will not come quickly, but as growth in demand begins outpacing supply in 2010, occupancy levels and average daily rates are expected to rise. Online travel agencies have achieved a competitive edge over supplier Web sites by eliminating fees and penalties, and this advantage is likely to serve them well with value-conscious travelers.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT'S U.S. ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW NINTH EDITION: ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES
REPORT, December 2009 show abstract

Bookings through online travel agencies will decline for the first time in 2009, but OTAs have so far managed to navigate the recession skillfully by offering discounts and removing booking fees.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT'S U.S. ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW NINTH EDITION: PACKAGED TRAVEL
REPORT, December 2009 show abstract

While online packaging saw growth in 2008, it is expected to suffer declines in 2009. Demand for vacation packages has picked up in the second half of 2009, but pricing is still depressed. Additionally, pressure from supplier initiatives and lack of innovation among both online travel agencies and tour operators have led to share loss.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT ONLINE TOWN HALL CONFERENCE REVIEW AND OUTLOOK WITH PHILIP WOLF
PRESENTATION, December 2009 show abstract
Whether you attended The PhoCusWright Conference this year or not, do not miss the opportunity to hear Philip Wolf's interpretation of the big event!

To access the recorded Webinar, please go to slide 2 of the PowerPoint presentation to access the links.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S EUROPEAN ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FIFTH EDITION ELECTRONIC MARKET DATA SHEET
DATA SHEET, November 2009 show abstract
Here are the hard facts about the European online travel market in easy-to-use tables.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S GERMAN ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FIFTH EDITION
REPORT, November 2009 show abstract

Germany’s online travel market started to suffer in 3Q08 with the onset of the recession, but its total travel market will decline the least of all European markets covered in 2009. Pre-packaged holidays, usually very popular, will lose share to dynamic and last-minute products as consumers hunt for deals online. Rail bookings will also see growth as travelers scale down from air.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT'S SPANISH ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FIFTH EDITION
REPORT, November 2009 show abstract

Decreasing demand, financial difficulties and credit shortages in 2008 have hammered the Spanish online travel market, but certain segments are still seeing healthy growth. Rail is benefiting from the construction of new high-speed connections, and online travel agencies are winning out as traditional agencies falter. Hotels will suffer tremendously, however, due to overcapacity and falling demand.

PHOCUSWRIGHT’S U.K. ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FIFTH EDITION
REPORT, November 2009 show abstract

Recessionary effects and the weakness of the pound have made the U.K. one of the harshest environments for travel companies in 2008, and inbound tourism has been hit hard. But U.K. consumers are not giving up their vacations, opting instead to reduce holiday spend by traveling domestically and taking shorter trips – and shopping online for the best deals. Direct rail sales are benefiting considerably from this trend, and are expected to rise even more in 2009.

PHOCUSWRIGHT'S ITALIAN ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FIFTH EDITION
REPORT, November 2009 show abstract

Though Internet access in Italy is increasing steadily, the country’s online travel market still lags behind other European markets in online penetration and consumers are still wary of buying online. The current recession is expected to accelerate online adoption trends, however, and will strengthen the market position of Italy’s main online travel agencies.

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PHOCUSWRIGHT'S SCANDINAVIAN ONLINE TRAVEL OVERVIEW FIFTH EDITION
REPORT, November 2009 show abstract

Scandinavia has the highest online travel penetration and most mature online travel market in Europe. The tour operator segment saw exceptional growth, thanks in part to its customized offerings, and low-cost carriers are expected to continue their high growth rates as the economy begins to recover post-2009.

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AMTRAK MOBILE KEY STATISTICS AND FUNCTIONALITY
CHART, November 2009 show abstract
This chart illustrates Amtrak mobile key statistics (as of July 2009) and functionaility.

AMTRAK PASSENGER SALES BY CHANNEL (PROJECTED)
CHART, November 2009 show abstract
Projected Passenger Sales by Channel for Amtrak in 2009

AMTRAK PASSENGER SALES CHANGE BY CHAMNEL 2009 VS. 2008
CHART, November 2009 show abstract
Passenger Sales change from 2008 to 2009 for Amtrak

AMTRAK.COM SALES AND GROWTH, 2007-2008 (US$M)
CHART, November 2009 show abstract
Sales and Growth from 2007 to 2008 for Amtrak

AVERAGE MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS FOR CRUISE LINES AND OTA CRUISE SHOPPING, 1H08-1H09; AND UNIQUE VISITORS TO MAJOR CRUISE LINE WEB SITES FOR AUGUST 2009 AND YEAR-OVER-YEAR
CHART, November 2009 show abstract
Average Monthly Unique Visitors for Cruise Lines and OTA Cruise Shopping, 1H08-1H09 and Unique Visitors to Major Cruise Line Web Sites for August 2009 and Year-Over-Year

CAR SHOPPING TOP FIVE SITES PER CHANNEL BY UNIQUE VISITORS, JUNE 2009
CHART, November 2009 show abstract
Car Shopping Top Five Sites Per Channel by Unique Visitors for June 2009