The February 2001 Travel Industry Indicators notes that first quarter 2001 travel activity is holding up well despite concerns over the economy 2 . Forecasters caution that the strong travel pattern of 2000 will lead to difficult prior year comparisons. California's strong showing in spring and summer 2000 will indeed be tough acts to follow for 2001. Travel agents are reporting that while business travel may be slowing bookings for vacation travel are remaining strong, indicating that travelers feel that vacations are a necessity not a luxury.
Expenditures are per person per day.
Excludes transportation expenditures. 1 Travel Advance, March 14, 2001. 2 James V. Cammisa, Travel Industry Indicators, February 27, 2001. 5 Shifflet, op cit.