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TIA Travelometer: Fall Travel Increases Slightly
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DC � November 2003 � According to the Travel Industry Association of America�s
(TIA) Fall 2003 Travelometer forecast,
Americans will take more than 245 million person-trips during September,
October and November 2003, an increase of less than one percent over last
fall. A person-trip is one person on one trip traveling 50 miles or more
from home, one way.
| Fall leisure travel has continued to grow steadily over the years, and this year is no different, with Americans planning on taking a record 194.6 million person-trips in fall 2003. However, this growth has slowed somewhat, posting only a one percent increase over fall 2002, most likely due to the still-weak economy. | Business
travel volume is expected to remain stable, with Americans planning on
taking 38 million business trips this fall, up less than one percent from
fall 2002.
Note: The results of TIA�s Fall 2003 Travelometer are based on TIA�s seasonal travel forecasting model developed in partnership with Global Insight, Inc. | Travel Industry Association of America TIA (www.tia.org) is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $525 billion travel industry. TIA�s mission is to represent the whole of the U.S. travel industry to promote and facilitate increased travel to and within the United States. | Contact: Cathy Keefe (Manager, Media Relations) 202-408-2183 ckeefe@tia.org , www.tia.org Travel Industry Association of America 1100 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20005-3934, 202-408-8422, Fax 202-408-1255 TIA Home Page | Members & Subscribers | International Pow Wow | Marketing Programs | SeeAmerica.org Meetings & Events | Sponsorship Opportunities | About TIA | Research | Publications | Tourism Awareness Resources |Press & Communications | National Councils | Government Affairs | Career Opportunities | Contact Us | Sitemap| |
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