Jul-29-08
Visa Study Shows Canada and Mexico are Top Destinations for Americans Traveling Abroad
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| While Interest in International Travel Remains Strong, Americans Traveling Abroad Are Staying Closer to Home |
| While Interest in International Travel Remains Strong, Americans Traveling Abroad Are Staying Closer to Home |
Europe is the top travel destination for 2008/2009, followed by Mexico and the Caribbean, according to the first edition of the new ALTOUR Travel Index. The survey of travel trends among travel professionals revealed that as much as the US dollar may be weak overseas, 68 percent of respondents said Europe has the highest demand among their clients in the year to come. Mexico followed with 57 percent of respondents selecting it as the top destination, and 50 percent selecting the Caribbean. The continental U.S., South America, and Hawaii tied for for fourth place at 43 percent.