Lorraine Sileo

Lorraine Sileo, founder of Phocuswright Research Practice, has dedicated her career to tracking the digital disruption in the travel and other industries. With over 20 years of experience, she has provided insights, forecasts, opinions, and fact-based research into industry trends and consumer behavior. Sileo's expertise and ability to adapt to an ever-changing market make her a sought-after writer, speaker, and independent analyst. She studied Literature and Communications at Pace University and has served as an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Throughout her career, Lorraine Sileo has been involved with numerous organizations, including Travel Insights, Research, and Writing at Market Research Analyst and Founder Phocuswright Research Practice, TravelScrum Board of Directors, and Cornell Hotel School, among others. Her extensive background in the travel industry has allowed her to serve as a guest lecturer at Cornell University and as an Adjunct Professor at NYU's Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management.

Through her role as Senior Vice President Research at PhoCusWright Inc., and her previous positions as Editorial Director at Knowledge Industry Publications and Senior Analyst/Director of Consulting Services at SIMBA Information, Sileo has become a respected voice in the industry.