A look back at TRAVELtech 2010
by Graham RobertsonTravelTech has wrapped up for another year. There were highs, lows and even a hashtag battle (!?) A ton of content was covered, so I’ll jump strait in to it. First up was Barney Harford, President and CEO of Orbitz with some discussion around... Read more »
Being remarkable: the five hour drive test
by wilhelmusTweetA few years ago I drove 5 hours from Vancouver to Portland with my buddies Abdulla and Fred… …to eat these 5 cheeseballs at Salvador Molly’s. I hear you ask…. WHY? Because they’re habanero cheese balls. And... Read more »
Top Traveler Technology Trends
by phocuswrightTop Traveler Technology Trends August 26, 2010 Staying on top of how travelers use technology nowadays is like taking aim at a moving target. Practically every day, we learn about a new device, service, or network that promises to make some... Read more »
Jesse Desjardins dares you to steal his presentation, so do it!
by Graham RobertsonI’m not going to lie, @Jessedee is pretty awesome. Originally form Canada, then Sydney and now Paris, he’s one of those guys that helps push the travel industry to do more and we love him for it. If Jesse sounds a bit familiar but... Read more »
PhoCusWright Announces Partnership with China TravelDaily
by phocuswrightFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pam Carey +1 860 350-4084 x540 pcarey@phocuswright.com PHOCUSWRIGHT ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA TRAVELDAILY Sherman, Conn. USA, August 23, 2010—PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority, announces... Read more »
What every hotel marketer should know about location-based social networking
by Graham RobertsonAs you may have heard, (over and over) Facebook have gotten in to the Geo-location check-in game in a big way. The service is still rolling out over different regions, so in the meantime I’d like to talk briefly about a couple of geo check-in... Read more »
Five Key Canadian Leisure Travel Trends
by phocuswrightFive Key Canadian Leisure Travel Trends August 19, 2010 Canadian travelers are unique. Their behavior and travel patterns set them apart from other travelers around the globe. And while they are frequently compared to U.S. or European consumers,... Read more »
Who is Happier? Guests of Two-Star or Five-Star Hotels?
by phocuswrightWho is Happier? Guests of Two-Star or Five-Star Hotels? PhoCusWright's Social Travel Advocacy Index (STAI) Reveals Expectations, Price Play a Big Role in Online Traveler Reviews Sentiment August 12, 2010 If online traveler reviews are any indication,... Read more »
The Ancillary Services Goldmine
by phocuswrightThe Ancillary Services Goldmine August 12, 2010 Now that airlines have struck gold with the revenue streams flowing from ancillary services, the industry may never be the same. The disruption in airline distribution is creating a need for new... Read more »
Social Media, Networking, and the Power of the Graph
by phocuswrightSocial Media, Networking, and the Power of the Graph August 5, 2010 As the social Web evolves, so too do the dynamics between consumers and marketers. Organic conversation now intermingles and coexists with brand messages. To what extent has... Read more »




