Plunkett Research^®, Ltd.

Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry Almanac, 2011 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the travel industry.

According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “The travel and tourism industry is recovering from the tough 2008-2009 period. Revenues and profits will show good improvement for 2010.”

Major trends affecting the Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:

• Airlines face challenges, but passenger load is high.
• Discount airline model adopted worldwide.
• Dubai emerges as major airline hub.
• Ecotourism grows.
• Las Vegas is overbuilt, while casino hotels soar in Singapore and Macau.
• Hotels challenged by low room rates, but occupancy looks promising.
• Cruise industry bookings hold steady.
• High speed passenger trains gain acceptance.
• Self-Check-In, RFID and new technologies save labor at airlines and hotels.
• Aging baby boomers bring significant changes in the leisure sector.

“The most exciting markets today are in emerging nations, including India, China and Brazil,” said Jack Plunkett.

A complete report with detailed industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry Almanac, 2011 edition. This informative reference book gives you the competitive intelligence you need, with a detailed industry overview, industry analysis and market research. Plus, thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations and industry sites, as well as statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes – everything you need all in one value-priced, easy-to-use package.

A complimentary video of Plunkett discussing these trends is now available on the Plunkett Research website, as well as YouTube, and an Introduction to the Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry can be viewed at Plunkett’s website.

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