Traveling data

The lifestyle Market Analyst 2002 data:

These data supported our selection of target market. (read the template)

These charts showed our target market's growth in 2010.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-internet-travel-orbitz-1dec01%2c0%2c5600810.story:

traveling will increase 2010, “While Orbitz has predicted that its bookings would remain weak through early 2009, it should benefit eventually as consumers take advantage of cheaper airfares and hotel rooms”

British retailers hope to entice American consumersLast year, British tourists looked for bargains in American stores as the dollar hit its weakest level against the pound in more than 25 years. Now, as the pound drops against the dollar, British retailers are hoping Britons stay put and Americans head overseas to do a little shopping. Stores are taking advantage of the exchange rate, using it as a marketing tool. The New York Times (11/28)

http://businesstravelbriefing.com/index.php/news/18-mice/37-businesstourismgains
Bold color will be hot, due to African influence!

http://rickseaney.com/2008/10/01/air-travel-trends-looking-ahead-to-2010/
Travel Light: bag fees are not going to disappear
Pack as though everything must fit in a 16 oz mug - carry-on, and save
The technology exists to improve baggage handling, but it’s still too expensive to implement .

http://travel.exportfocus.com/index.php/2008/10/28/liquid-restrictions-completely-removed-by-2010/:Liquid Restrictions Completely Removed by 2010 more convenient.

http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2005/11/03/online-travel-industry-hits-billion-by: "U.S. Travel Forecast, 2005 to 2010," predicts $68 billion by the end of 2005 and $104 billion by 2010. "We expect the online travel market to continue its strong growth over the next five years and to represent 34% of all travel spending in 2010," said David Schatsky, Senior Vice President of Research at JupiterResearch. "The online share of total travel spending in the U.S. is quite high and its lower distribution costs are an important factor in holding down expenses for the travel industry," added Schatsky.

Market outlook of travel bag is positive in 2010 !