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Travel Industry Expectations: The Decline of Business Travel and Other Insights
New York, New York — April 21, 2009 — As the ripple effect of falling travel demand driven by a deep recession is felt across the travel industry, strategic advisory firm Hudson Crossing offers its insight into how current trends are shaping the future of travel, as well as predictions for the upcoming 2009 quarter. Get Report
Five Steps Travel Companies Should Take Now
New York, New York — February 23, 2009 — Hudson Crossing offers recommendations for travel companies on steps that will help to weather an economic environment marked by declining demand and limited access to capital. To further help travel companies develop a new strategy to face the changed marketplace, Hudson Crossing is offering a business strategy audit. The Reality Check evaluates a company's 2009 business plan against the backdrop of the economic environment, examines brand strategy, streamlines operations and identifies ways to improve financial performance. Get Report
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Trends in Travel Investment 2009
New York, New York — January 12, 2009 — Hudson Crossing released its 2009 guidance for investors in the travel industry. The 2009 predictions include expectations of reduced enterprise valuations, limited access to capital, and low consumer demand which will lead to industry consolidation. Three relative bright spots for 2009 include online travel media applications, mobile travel applications, and the already restructured airline industry. Get Report
The State of Travel Investment in a Turbulent Financial Climate
New York, New York — November 19, 2008 — Hudson Crossing presented "The State of Travel Investment in a Turbulent Financial Climate" at the PhoCusWright travel conference, "The Perfect Storm: Search, Shop, Buy" on November 19-20 in Hollywood, CA. During the presentation, Mike McCormick, Managing Partner for Hudson Crossing, presented his view on the investment climate in travel and proposed strategies leaders in travel should consider as part of their FY 2009 strategic plan. Get Report
Trends in Travel Investment Mid-Year Review 2008
New York, New York — August 18, 2008 — Hudson Crossing released its mid–year guidance for investors in the travel sector contained in the "Travel Investment 2008 Mid–Year Review" report. Thus far in 2008, there have been mixed signals concerning investment in travel businesses. Most notably, weakening demand for travel and the associated high cost of oil has not been reflected in the appetite of venture capital investors who remain bullish on the long–term prospects of the online travel value proposition. Get Report
Trends in Travel Investment 2008
New York, New York, — December 1st, 2007 – Hudson Crossing presents its predictions for the trends to watch in the travel investment sector in 2008.
The 2008 predictions include topics covering the effect of the weak dollar on investment activity, the acceleration of venture capital and softening of private equity, the peak in the hotel market, the rise of new distribution concepts and the fall of "green marketing", and the profit dillution of the trans–atlantic airline market. Get Report
Capitalizing on the Travel Industry's Financing Frenzy
New York, New York, — November 20th, 2007 – Hudson Crossing presented "Capitalizing on the Travel Industry's Financing Frenzy" during the recent travel conference "Braving the Long Tail" held on November 12–15 in Orlando, Florida.
During the presentation, Mike McCormick, Managing Partner for Hudson Crossing, highlighted how M&A, private equity, venture capital and hedge fund firms are leveraging investment opportunities in travel, tourism and hospitality.
The large turnout for the presentations was seen as a good reflection of the heightened interest Hudson Crossing has experienced within the investment community for travel related assets. Get Report