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Abstract of International Travel To and From the U.S. - 1995
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In-Flight Survey - Outbound Profile of the Overseas Traveler

1995


U.S. Travelers to
Pre-Booked Lodging:(3) Overseas Destinations
Travel Agent 28%
Company Travel Dept. 8%
Hotel/Motel 7%
Tour Operator 7%
Friend/Relative 7%
Business Associate 6%
Company Employee 3%
Travel Companions: (3)
Traveling Alone 39%
Spouse 27%
Family/Relatives 21%
Friends 11%
Business Associates 8%
Tour Group 6%
Travel Party Size: (persons)
Average Party Size 1.6
Median Party Size 1.0
Main Purpose of Trip:
Vacation, Holiday 43%
Business 27%
Visit Friends/Relatives 20%
Study/Teaching 3%
Convention/Conference 2%
Other 4%
Purpose of Trip: (3)
Vacation, Holiday 58%
Visit Friends/Relatives 34%
Business 31%
Study/Teaching 6%
Convention/Conference 4%
Other 7%

3 Multiple Response

NOTE: All percentages listed in this profile can be converted into estimated numbers by multiplying the percentage by 19,059,000 (total U.S. Residents visiting overseas destinations).

Source: In-Flight Survey of International Air Travelers Annual Report 1995

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