There are definitely more people traveling. And they might not be spending more on each trip, but they are definitely taking more trips.
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Aquariums are popular because they fill what people are looking for in a vacation. There has been a trend toward family-oriented vacations and traditional type of vacations. People also want their vacations to have an educational component that is disguised as fun. When you are doing a big downtown revitalization project, it makes sense to have a flagship attraction that you can build around.
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We know that if people are confident in their discretionary income and the health of the economy, they tend to worry less about rising travel costs, including gas prices.
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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.
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If we remain stable this fall, that's not necessarily a bad thing. You're still talking the highest numbers we've ever seen.
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Whether you were a greeter at Wal-Mart or a sales manager or bookkeeper in another industry, these are skills that can transfer easily to the hospitality industry.
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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.
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If anything, people tend to modify their travel plans before canceling them.
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