Introduction
Leusire Travel
Travel Makes A Comeback
Travel Price Index Up, Despite Falling Gas Prices
New Trends Change How And Where Consumers Travel
Travel Revenue Will Slow, But Consumers Are More Confident
Where Do We Go?
Family Is Often Part of Travel Plans
How Do We Choose Are Travel Destinations?
Where Do The Wealthiest Americans Travel?
Where Visitors To The U.S. Go
How Do We Get There?
Spend Summer On The Road
Travelers Seek Convenience When Booking Flights
How Consumers Have A Nice Flight
Airline Travelers Annoyed By Other Passengers
Airline Rewards Programs
Consumers Think Airlines Are Getting Worse
The Disabled Face Travel Roadblocks
What Vacationers Want
Popular Vacation Activities
What We Do On Our Vacations
Americans Don’t Use All Their Vacation Days
Technology Comes Along
Cruise Vacations Grow In Popularity Among Americans
2007 Cruises Attracted 12.62 Million Passengers
Recreational Boating Is On The Rise
Spas Build On Travel Experience
What Kids Think of Vacations
Kids Want Brag-Able Vacations
Timeshare Trends
How We Shop For Travel
The Internet Is A Key Travel Vendor
U.S. Travelers Are Willing To Pay Extra For Amenities
Photos And Details Help Sell Online Accommodations
Customer Service Could Use A Tune Up
The Cost Of Travel
Segmenting Travelers By Attitudes, Behavior, And Demographics
Demographics
Many College Kids Pay For Their Travels
Women Bond On Girls-Only Vacations
What Women Want While Traveling
Gay Travelers Head To London And New York
Vacation Traveler Psychographics
Heavy Road Travelers Are Major Technology Users
Weekend Travelers Are Big Spenders
Cultural Travel Trends
Weddings Inspire More Travel
Culinary Travelers Participate In Cultural Activities
All In The Family Travel: Multi-Generational Trips
Business Travel
Business Travelers’ Habits Differ Depending On Whether They’re Free To Make Their Own Travel Arrangements