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The Aftermath of September 11
Is the Travel Industry on the Mend?
By Gwen Morrison
According to the recently released 2002 American Traveler Survey, conducted by NFO Plog Research, an NFO World Group company in New Brunswick, N.J., lingering effects of September 11 and an uncertain economy continue to plague the business travel industry. This has slowed the recovery in the second half of 2002.
flocking to local beaches, mountains and state parks with family and friends, avoiding the extra-long waits at airports. "This past summer we had planned on hanging out close to home," says Sue Lang from Perkasie, Pa. "We talked about the possibility of going to Disney World next year, but my 11-year-old has specifically asked not to fly. It frightens her."
The NTA reports that tour operators are experiencing more business-to-business partnering and are reporting that more travelers are staying closer to home and taking shorter trips. In California, campgrounds saw an increase of 20 percent in reservations soon after September 11.
This increase may be due to various factors revolving around the impact of September 11 on America. Fear of flying is a concern for may people who are still uneasy at the thought of yet another terrorist attack on America. A failing economy has left many people out of work and unable to plan lengthy trips. The desire to stay close to home after September 11 seems to be the biggest reason that people around the world are not traveling as far.