Articles tagged “skiftstats”

International air passengers in and out of the U.S. account for a larger portion of the market share than U.S. travelers, which bodes well for the U.S. economy that reaps the benefits of foreign visitors' spending.

In lieu of the environmental impact, the cruise industry brings huge economic benefits to destinations with a port highlighting its importance to regions like the Caribbean with few other active and profitable industries.

Despite slight shifts in Americans' travel habits, the majority of residents and visitors rely on cars and buses to travel both short and long distances.

Outbound tourism from the U.S. will increase from May throughout the summer as families and employees take time for vacation.

International tourism continues to climb on par with previous expectations; however, slowed growth in outbound travel from emerging markets is a pernicious trend to keep track of.

Demand for U.S. airlines is on the brink of -- if not already -- exceeding previous highs set in terms of passenger volume and capacity, heralding a relatively high-growth and profitable period for carriers.

On-time arrival and departure rates often have more to do with location and weather than actual operations; however, steep drops or inclines in performance can highlight an underlying problem.

Monthly international traffic through the U.S. grows from the start of the year through the summer months before leveling out in the fall.

The timing of the Easter and Passover holidays had a lot to do with the increase in U.S. travelers' international trips in April 2014.

Although it can be difficult to spot trends via monthly updates, the small increases and decreases in air traffic are signs of larger shifts in the global travel industry.