TIA Releases New State Budget Report Survey of U.S. State & Territory Tourism Office Budgets, 2005-2006 This annual survey provides extensive information on tourism office budgets and funding sources of all 50 states and, when available, comparable agencies in the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories. Refer to the Summary & Analysis section or compare state-by-state budget breakdowns in the areas of personnel/administration, advertising, marketing and sales promotion, grant programs, industry relations, press and public relations, research, website, welcome centers, etc., for state agencies responsible for tourism development and promotion across the U.S. This report is included in TIA's Domestic Basic, Domestic Comprehensive and Premier Research Subscription Packages.
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Soon to be Launched! Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Travel Study TIA will partner this summer with leading market research experts at Harris Interactive (best known for the Harris Poll), as well as premiere Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender marketers Witeck-Combs Communications to conduct our first in-depth study of gay travel preferences, attitudes and behaviors regarding destination choices, activities for business and leisure travel and awareness of gay-friendly destinations and brands. We are actively identifying additional corporate sponsors who will have an excellent opportunity to help shape the study, as well as add proprietary questions (depending on the level of commitment). For more information, please contact Laura Mandala, Vice President for Partner Research at lmandala@tia.org or at 202-408-2160.
Recently Released Reports
Outlook for Travel and Tourism 2006 An invaluable tool when preparing marketing plans! The outlook for the $645 billion U.S. travel and tourism industry is very positive in 2006. Revenues are forecast to rise in virtually every sector as even the airlines are likely to be able to raise prices. The U.S. economy is expected to soften somewhat, but most travel industry experts say travel demand will remain strong and international visitors could top the previous record set in 2000. The Outlook documents the forecasts and trends outlined at TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum held in late 2005 in Seattle, Washington. This edition reflects a new summary format that is easier to use and makes information more accessible. This report is included in TIA's Domestic Basic, Domestic Comprehensive and Premier Research Subscription Packages.
Individual sale price Member: $165 Non-member: $275
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Economic Review of Travel In America, 2005 Edition Spanning 1999 to 2004, as well as, where available, 2005 data and forecasts for 2006 and beyond, this report has three primary sections covering: the economic impact of travel in the U.S. (total travel expenditures, travel-generated employment, payroll, and tax revenue), the U.S.'s place in global tourism (the state of global tourism and international travel to the U.S.), and the performance of major travel-related industries in the U.S. (including airlines, lodging, amusement and recreation services, and food service). It also reveals that domestic and international travelers spent an estimated $646 billion in the United States in 2005, nearly 8% more than in 2004.
Individual sale price Member: $120 Non-member: $195
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Travelers' Use of the Internet, 2005 Edition Today, the Internet is a perfect vehicle for the travel industry as online travel websites let consumers have power over their travel planning and provide consumers a quick and easy way to book travel. In 1993, TIA began surveying consumers about their acceptance of new technologies for planning and purchasing travel. This report is sponsored by USDM.net.
Individual sale price Member: $250 Non-member: $350
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