Cathy Keefe
Cathy Keefe
gallon gas looks sustain throughout
It looks like we'll probably sustain $3 a gallon gas throughout the summer.
areas brings hold people rural smaller taken
Its a phenomenon, and it has really taken hold in the industry, ... It really brings people into some of the smaller areas, the rural areas that are not like first-tier destinations.
areas brings hold people rural smaller taken
It's a phenomenon, and it has really taken hold in the industry, ... It really brings people into some of the smaller areas, the rural areas that are not like first-tier destinations.
chance
For a lot of people, it's become a chance to take a week-long vacation.
america areas became country cultural draw events fun looking majority people piece popular shift small toward traditions visiting
After 9/11, there was a real shift toward family-oriented travel. Visiting small-town America became more popular as people were looking for a piece of Americana. You have your big all-American cities, but the majority of the country is small areas with fun events and cultural traditions that are a draw these days.
domestic growth increases point reach tourism travel
You reach a saturation point with domestic tourism. It increases with the population, but that's about it. The growth in travel and tourism is really in the international market.
city impact leaving opening recovery tourists venues workers
It's had a big impact on the economy, especially as conventions have had to relocate. But by the end of the year, I think we are going to see recovery workers leaving and more venues opening up. I don't think tourists are going to give up on the city for long.