| A Short Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Glossary | i |
| Introduction | 1 |
| How to Use This Book | 3 |
| Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry | 7 |
| 1) Introduction to the Travel Industry | 7 |
| 2) Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines | 9 |
| 3) Global Airlines Enjoy Increased Loads/ Partnerships Proliferate | 11 |
| 4) International Airlines Try to Lure Passengers with In-flight Perks | 12 |
| 5) ADS-B Improves Air Traffic Control | 13 |
| 6) Private Jet Rentals Continue in the Form of Fractional Share Ownership | 13 |
| 7) Boeing and Airbus Enjoy Boom in Orders/Major Aircraft Market in China | 14 |
| 8) New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines | 17 |
| 9) In Flight Wireless Takes Off | 17 |
| 10) Airports in Middle East and Asia Have Strong Traffic | 18 |
| 11) Huge Travel Markets in China and India | 19 |
| 12) Booking Travel Over the Internet Becomes the Norm | 20 |
| 13) Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism Grow as Certification Standards Emerge | 22 |
| 14) Hotel Market Rebounds/Pod Rooms Grow in Popularity | 22 |
| 15) Cruise Industry Bookings Hold Steady | 24 |
| 16) New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security | 25 |
| 17) High Speed Passenger Trains, Including Maglev, Gain New Acceptance | 27 |
| 18) Self-Check-In Kiosks, RFID and Other New Technologies Save Labor Costs for Airlines and Hotels | 29 |
| 19) Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including Sports and Activity-Based Travel | 30 |
| 20) The Future of Travel | 31 |
| Chapter 2: Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Statistics | 33 |
| Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Overview | 34 |
| Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 1981-2010 | 35 |
| Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 12 Months Ended April 2011 and April 2010 | 36 |
| U.S. Aviation Industry Average Annual Percentage Growth Forecasts by World Region: 2010-2031 | 37 |
| Total Scheduled U.S. International Passenger Traffic, U.S. Commercial Air Carriers: 2000-2031 | 38 |
| International Visitor Arrivals to the U.S.: 2000-2010 | 39 |
| International Visitor Arrivals to the U.S., Forecast: 2010-2014 | 40 |
| Domestic Airline Jet Fuel Prices, U.S.: January 1986-February 2011 | 41 |
| Quarterly System Operating Profit & Loss Margin for U.S. Airlines: 4th Quarter 2009-4th Quarter 2010 | 42 |
| Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2010 System Scheduled Enplanements | 43 |
| North American Cruise Line Statistics: 2005-4th Quarter 2010 | 44 |
| North American Cruise Passenger Nights by Cruise Line: 3rd Quarter 2008-2010 | 45 |
| North American Cruise Passengers by Departure Port: 2009-1st Quarter 2011 | 46 |
| North American Cruise Passengers by Destination: 3rd Quarter 2009-1st Quarter 2011 | 47 |
| Amtrak Ridership, Monthly: January 1991-March 2011 | 48 |
| Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, U.S., Monthly: January 1990-March 2011 | 49 |
| Transportation Services Index, U.S.: January 1990-April 2011 | 50 |
| Percent Change in the U.S. Transportation Services Index (TSI) from Year-to-Year: 2002-2011 | 51 |
| Employment in the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry, U.S.: 2003-2010 | 52 |
| Chapter 3: Important Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Contacts | 53 |
| (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites) | |
| Chapter 4: THE TRAVEL 300: | |
| Who They Are and How They Were Chosen | 87 |
| Industry List, With Codes | 88 |
| Index of Companies Within Industry Groups | 90 |
| Alphabetical Index | 99 |
| Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State | 102 |
| Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country | 104 |
| Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Firms Have Locations | 107 |
| Index of Firms with International Operations | 115 |
| Individual Profiles on Each of THE TRAVEL 300 | 119 |
| Additional Indexes | |
| Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities | 460 |
| Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Affiliations | 461 |