International travel to the U.S. increased by 6.7% in 2005, and the combined increase between 2004 and 2005 was 20.3%. The rate of travel to the U.S. has been rising since late 2003, when the post-Sept. 11 slump began to turn around.
‘The return of international travelers is especially important - international travelers have longer lengths of stay, pay higher room rates and spend more in other hotel departments including restaurants, business centers, retail outlets, communication, laundry and valet,’ adds Bjorn Hanson, Ph.D., a principal with the Hospitality & Leisure practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Check it out!
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