Trends & Prospective


Travel Frustration Drops As Price of Oil Plummets

Despite a Drop in Frustration, Fewer Americans Have Traveled in the Last 3 Months Compared to Same Time Last Year

Americans Find Simple Expressions of Appreciation to Be the Most Meaningful

Family Is Seen as Being Most Rewarding and Most Appreciative

Travel Market in the United States Heading South in 2009?

Many Leisure and Business Travelers Expect to Travel Less Often Next Year

With Bargain Hunting on the Rise, Americans Look to Various Cost-Saving Strategies this Holiday Season

Prepaid Gift Cards are Popular Gifts to Both Give and Receive;
Seen as Offering Flexibility and Convenience

While the Spirit of Giving is Still Strong this Holiday Season, Many Online Shoppers are Looking for Ways to Save

Shopping Online is Viewed as One Way of Pinching Pennies, as Many Plan to Take Advantage of Promotions and Free Shipping

Strong Majority of Americans Believe in Safety Precautions for Children Trick-or-Treating

Even With Concerns, More than Half of Americans Will Hand Out Halloween Treats
One Quarter (23%) of Americans Have a Child Under Age 15 Who Will Be Trick-or-Treating This Year