U.S. RESIDENT TRAVELERS TO OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS: (1)

	All U.S. Travelers
Total Number of Travelers**	24,452,000
Region/State/City of Residence
New England	8%
Massachusetts	4%
Boston	2%
Connecticut	3%
Middle Atlantic	28%
New York	19%
New York City	13%
Nassau	4%
New Jersey	6%
Newark	2%
Pennsylvania	3%
Philadelphia	2%
East North Central	9%
Illinois	4%
Chicago	3%
Michigan	2%
Ohio	2%
West North Central	2%
South Atlantic	21%
Florida	10%
Ft. Lauderdale	2%
Miami	4%
D.C. Metro Area	5%
Virginia	4%
Maryland	3%
North Carolina	2%
East South Central	2%
West South Central	7%
Texas	5%
Mountain	5%
Colorado	2%
Pacific	20%
California	17%
Los Angeles	3%
San Francisco	3%
San Jose	2%
Oakland	2%
Washington	2%

Region/state and city estimates are only listed if they comprise at least 2% of the 24,452,000 U.S. residents visiting overseas destinations in 2004.

NOTE: Percentages listed in this profile can be converted into estimated numbers by multiplying the percentage by 24,452,000 (total U.S. Residents visiting overseas destinations), 19,782,000 (80.9% Leisure/Visit Friends/Relatives) and 7,018,000 (28.7% Business/Convention).

U.S. RESIDENT TRAVELER

CHARACTERISTICS:	All U.S. Travelers	For Leisure & VFP	For Business & Conv.
Total Number of Travelers **	24,452,000	19,782,000	7,018,000
Advance Trip Decision:
Average Number of Days	80.4	89.9	45.8
Median Number of Days	60.0	60.0	30.0
Advance Airline Reservation:
Average Number of Days	49.3	55.9	26.1
Median Number of Days	30.0	30.0	15.0
Means of Booking Air Trip:
Travel Agent	42%	42%	43%
Airline Directly	21%	24%	15%
Personal Computer	20%	23%	12%
Company Travel Department	8%	3%	26%
Tour Operator	3%	3%	2%
Information Sources*:
Travel Agency	40%	38%	43%
Personal Computer	33%	36%	25%
Airline	26%	27%	24%
Friends, Relatives	15%	18%	6%
Company Travel Dept.	8%	3%	25%
Travel Guides/Timetables	6%	7%	3%
Tour Company	4%	5%	2%
Newspapers/Magazines	2%	3%	1%
State/City Travel Office	2%	2%	1%
Use of Prepaid Package:
Yes	13%	15%	4%
No	88%	85%	97%
Pre-Booked Lodging*:
Responded - Yes	55%	51%	71%
Sources for Booking Lodging*:
Travel Agent	18%	18%	18%
Hotel/Motel	10%	11%	10%
Company Travel Dept.	7%	3%	22%
Friend/Relative	5%	6%	3%
Tour Operator	5%	5%	2%
Business Associate	4%	2%	13%
Travel Companions*:
Traveling Alone	41%	35%	62%
Spouse	31%	37%	15%
Family/Relatives	24%	28%	8%
Friends	12%	13%	4%
Business Associates	5%	1%	15%
Tour Group	2%	2%	1%
Travel Party Size: (persons)
Adults Only	93%	91%	98%
Adults and Children	8%	10%	2%
Average Party Size	1.5	1.6	1.3
Median Party Size	1.0	1.0	1.0
Main Purpose of Trip:
Leisure/Recreation/Holidays	39%	49%	6%
Visit Friends/Relatives	31%	39%	7%
Business	22%	8%	78%
Study/Teaching	3%	2%	1%
Convention/Conference	2%	1%	7%
Purpose of Trip*:
Leisure/Recreation/Holidays	56%	70%	26%
Visit Friends/Relatives	44%	54%	22%
Business	27%	14%	93%
Study/Teaching	5%	4%	4%
Convention/Conference	4%	2%	13%
Religion/Pilgrimages	2%	2%	1%
Type of Accommodations*:
Hotel, Motel	66%	62%	81%
Average Number of Nights	8.6	8.5	8.3
Median Number of Nights	6.0	7.0	6.0
Private Home	42%	48%	27%
Average Number of Nights	17.3	16.1	16.6
Median Number of Nights	10.0	11.0	8.0
Other	6%	6%	5%
Mean Number of Nights	16.7	12.6	16.0
Median Number of Nights	7.0	7.0	6.0
Nights Outside the U.S.:
Average Number of Nights	15.9	15.8	14.2
Median Number of Nights	10.0	10.0	8.0
First International Trip:
First Time Visitors	9%	10%	4%
Repeat Visitors	91%	90%	96%
Number of International Trips in Past 12 Months:
Mean Number of Trips	2.9	2.3	4.8
Median Number of Trips	2.0	1.0	3.0
Number of International Trips in Past 5 Years:
Mean Number of Trips	11.5	9.0	20.2
Median Number of Trips	6.0	5.0	12.0
Number of Countries Visited*:
One Country	83%	84%	76%
Two Countries	12%	11%	17%
Three or More Countries	6%	6%	7%
Average (Countries)	1.3	1.3	1.4
Median (Countries)	1.0	1.0	1.0
Number of Destinations Visited*:
One Destination	61%	60%	57%
Two Destinations	22%	22%	25%
Three or More Destinations	17%	19%	18%
Average (No. of Destinations)	1.7	1.8	1.7
Median (No. of Destinations)	1.0	1.0	1.0
Transportation Outside the U.S.*:
Taxi/Cab/Limousine	47%	44%	60%
Airline between Cities	35%	34%	41%
Company or Private Auto	28%	29%	27%
City Subway/Tram/Bus	21%	22%	21%
Rented Auto	19%	20%	18%
Railroad between Cities	18%	18%	17%
Bus between Cities	12%	14%	7%
Port-of-Entry:
New York City	22%	24%	16%
San Francisco	11%	10%	15%
Miami	11%	11%	9%
Chicago	7%	6%	7%
Los Angeles	6%	6%	9%
Washington, D.C.	6%	6%	9%
Newark	5%	5%	5%
Atlanta	3%	3%	4%
Houston	3%	3%	3%
Dallas/Ft. Worth	3%	3%	4%
Boston	3%	2%	4%
Philadelphia	2%	2%	3%
Charlotte, NC	2%	3%	1%
International Destinations Visited*:
Europe	42%	41%	50%
Western Europe	40%	39%	47%
United Kingdom	13%	12%	20%
France	8%	8%	8%
Italy	7%	7%	5%
Germany	6%	6%	9%
Spain	4%	4%	3%
Netherlands	3%	4%	4%
Switzerland	3%	2%	3%
Ireland	2%	2%	2%
Austria	2%	2%	2%
Eastern Europe	4%	4%	4%
Caribbean	22%	24%	9%
Jamaica	6%	7%	3%
Bahamas	6%	7%	2%
Dominican Republic	4%	4%	1%
South America	8%	8%	8%
Brazil	3%	2%	4%
Central America	7%	7%	5%
Costa Rica	2%	2%	1%
Africa	2%	2%	3%
Middle East	3%	3%	4%
Asia	16%	15%	23%
Japan	4%	4%	7%
P.R. of China	2%	2%	4%
Republic of Korea (South)	2%	2%	4%
Hong Kong	2%	2%	3%
Republic of China (Taiwan)	2%	2%	4%
India	2%	2%	2%
Oceania	3%	4%	4%
Australia	2%	2%	3%
Leisure/Recreational Activities*:
Dining in Restaurants	86%	86%	91%
Shopping	75%	79%	67%
Visit Historical Places	49%	54%	38%
Sightseeing in Cities	41%	46%	30%
Visit Small Towns/Villages	41%	46%	26%
Touring the Countryside	34%	39%	21%
Cultural Heritage Sights	30%	34%	20%
Art Gallery, Museum	27%	30%	20%
Water Sports/Sunbathing	25%	30%	12%
Nightclub/ Dancing	24%	26%	17%
Guided Tours	16%	18%	8%
Concert, Play, Musical	13%	15%	10%
Ethnic Heritage Sites	12%	13%	7%
Amusement/Theme Parks	10%	11%	6%
Visit National Parks	10%	11%	6%
Casinos/Gambling	9%	10%	4%
Golf/Tennis	7%	7%	7%
Environmental/Ecological Sights	6%	7%	4%
Camping, Hiking	5%	6%	3%
Cruises, 1 or More Nights	5%	5%	2%
Attend Sporting Events	4%	4%	4%
Hunting/Fishing	3%	4%	2%
Ranch Vacations	2%	2%	1%
Average Total Trip Expenditures:
Per Travel Party	$4,072	$3,548	$5,117
Per Visitor	$2,683	$2,203	$4,071
Average International Airfare:
Per Travel Party	$1,940	$1,430	$2,828
Per Visitor	$1,335	$927	$2,287
Average Package Price:
Per Travel Party	$4,175	$4,153	-
Per Visitor	$1,916	$1,894	-
Average Expenditures Outside the U.S.:
Per Travel Party	$1,830	$1,756	$2,082
Per Visitor	$1,206	$1,090	$1,656
Per Visitor Per Day	$76	$69	$116
Trip Payment Method
Credit Cards	56%	51%	71%
Cash	34%	37%	22%
Debit Cards	6%	7%	4%
Travelers Checks	4%	5%	2%
Main factor in Airline Choice:
Airfare	29%	31%	19%
Convenient Schedule	17%	15%	24%
Mile Bonus/Frequent Flier Program	17%	17%	17%
Non-Stop Flight	12%	13%	10%
Previous Good Experience	7%	7%	8%
Safety Reputation	4%	5%	3%
Loyalty to Carrier	4%	4%	6%
Employer Policy	3%	2%	8%
Type of Airline Ticket*:
Economy/Tourist/Coach	70%	74%	55%
Executive/Business	14%	10%	30%
Frequent Flier Award	9%	10%	4%
Frequent Flier Upgrade	5%	4%	9%
First Class	5%	3%	9%
Discount/Group Fare	2%	2%	1%
Non-Revenue	2%	2%	1%
Seating Area on Flight:
Economy/Tourist/Coach	74%	80%	52%
Executive/Business	19%	15%	35%
First Class	7%	5%	13%
Gender and Age of Traveler:
Male Adults	58%	52%	77%
Female Adults	42%	48%	23%
Average Age of Male (years)	45.7	45.7	45.8
Average Age of Female (years)	43.1	43.4	43.0
Occupation:
Professional/Technical	38%	38%	40%
Manager/Executive	28%	23%	48%
Retired	11%	13%	2%
Student	7%	8%	2%
Homemaker	5%	6%	1%
Clerical/Sales	5%	5%	2%
Craftsman/Factory Worker	3%	3%	1%
Government/Military	2%	2%	2%
Annual Household Income:
Average	$112,100	$106,200	$134,200
Median	$101,200	$94,400	$128,600

* Multiple Response

** NOTE: Percentages listed in this profile can be converted into estimated numbers by multiplying the percentage by 24,452,000 (total U.S. Residents visiting overseas destinations), 19,782,000 (80.9% Leisure/Visit Friends/Relatives) and 7,018,000 (28.7% Business/Convention).

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, ITA, Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, "In-Flight Survey,"

December 2004