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Tourism to the U.S. will continue to mirror global growth; the opportunity lies in recognizing and catering to high growth markets in order to maximize the economic benefits.

The rise in independent booking is easy to understand when understanding the sophistication and user experience available on consumer apps in comparison to still clunky business travel tools.

Delta found that business travel to Latin America took a vacation in June in deference to more important matters, the World Cup.

Becoming aware of flyers' purchasing habits helps airlines optimize their offerings and timing, all in hopes of convincing more flyers to indulge in a drink, snack, or blanket.

The data suggests that European destinations need to not only focus on other regions, but also their neighbors as competition for tourists and their dollars continues to rise.

This summer is set to reach post-recession highs on almost all accounts, giving travel marketers greater competition and opportunities to cash in on newly confident U.S. travelers.

Well-known and well-visited cities are receiving the most benefits from the increase in international tourism, especially as travelers lengthen their stay but keep to one destination.

Cost and schedule are the two factors that most poignantly impact an individual's ability to travel and the U.S. Travel Association's efforts to improve infrastructure will likely have too little an impact to be noticeable among everyday flyers concerned with their own travel limitations.

As the number of international travelers to the U.S. grows, so does their sophistication. Travelers are looking to move away from packages and towards independent travel that lets them stay in and get to know a single destination longer.

An improving economy means higher consume confidence and the chance to finally indulge in a vacation -- good news for travel companies across sectors and regions.