Market Trends
- Aero-tourism. Landing on a Rural Opportunity, The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, 2001 - Aero-tourism describes getting pilots and passengers from a local airport to surrounding areas of interest. This study examined data on the number of airports, locations and airport transportation.
- The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University - This university site offers research on hospitality issues.
- Consumer Expenditures, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Spending for entertainment is included.
- Economic Impact Data, Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
- E-Review of Tourism Research, eRTR, Texas A&M University.
- Exploring the Active Lifestyle, Outdoor Industry Foundation, 2006 - An executive summary of key consumer findings on outdoor activities by the Outdoor Industry Foundation.
- Fascinatin’ Factories, Farm Industry News, March 2004 - Here’s a list of tours offered by U.S. farm equipment manufacturers.
- Fun Facts on Leisure - This site contains statistics gathered by a commercial firm on the recreational habits of U.S. consumers ages 16 and older.
- Heritage Tourism and the Federal Government: Summit - The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation hosted a meeting of Federal agencies in 2002 to discuss cultural heritage tourism activities.
- Hospitality Trends - This Web site offers links on travel trends and related information.
- Hospitality 2010: Four "Mega-Trends" to shape future financial success, says report from Deloitte and NYU. New York University. June 5, 2006.
- Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing - The journal publishes articles related to marketing management practices, and government and business policies affecting travel and tourism marketing.
- National Household Travel Survey, U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics - This survey, conducted in 2001 by the Bureau of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, features data on long-distance and local travel by U.S. consumers.
- National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - This survey, last conducted in 2001, reports the amount of time and money people spend for fishing, hunting and wildlife watching.
- National Tour Association - This trade organization represents those involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry.
- North American Trade and Travel Trends, U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics - This document reports trends in U.S. international trade and passenger travel with Mexico and Canada.
- Office of Travel & Tourism Industries - This is the U.S. government’s official site, which provides statistics on inbound and outbound travel to the United States.
- Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, Outdoor Industry Foundation, 2006.
- Recreation, Tourism and Rural Well-Being, Economic Research Service, USDA, August 2005.
- Tour America Map - See America.org. Select a state and be linked to the state’s tourism board.
- Tourism and Community Development, Resources and Applied Research Clearinghouse, University of Wisconsin.
- Tourism Center, University of Minnesota.
- Tourism Resources, National Agricultural Library, Rural Information Center, USDA.
- Travel and Tourism Research Association - The international association of travel research and marketing professionals.
- Travel Statistics & Trends, Travel Industry Association of America - This association tracks travel indicators on a monthly basis and publishes reports on overall travel trends.
- United States Tour Operators Association - This site has an online quiz to determine your vacation personality.
- World Tourism Organization - This international organization annually publishes market demand and tourism highlights.
Industry Structure
Revised June 2007.
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