2010 Travel Prediction #2:
Rack Rate Luxury Travel fails miserably. If its not a deal, It won’t sell.

2010 Travel Prediction #3:
Business Meetings explode in 1st half.

2010 Travel Prediction #4:
To compete in the Meeting Planning market…you MUST offer an on-line registration system.

2010 Travel Prediction #5:
Sorry, for this one…. Drug violence in Mexico impacts tourism.

2010 Travel Prediction #6:
Hawaii begins a slow rebound. Finds ways to sell the experience giving vacationers a reason to go back to Hawaii.

2010 Travel Prediction #7:
Travel Agents find new on-line methods to provide value and communicate their knowledge.

2010 Travel Prediction #8:
Travel Agents find new new online and offline innovated revenue streams.

2010 Travel Prediction #9:
Smaller & Independent Travel Agents have their biggest year EVER because of Technology & Creating Better Websites.

2010 Travel Prediction #10:
Travel Agents are encouraged to post On-line Reviews as the sites find ways to provide credibility.

2010 Travel Prediction #11:
RV Camping Resorts begin offering Rental RV’s parked on the grounds so people can save the cost of owning.

2010 Travel Prediction #12:
Clothing Optional Resorts increase in popularity as people shed fake status and seek substance.

2010 Travel Prediction #13:
Day Spas evolve more into mini-resorts. Begin to provide resort experience. National chains begin to appear.

2010 Travel Prediction #14:
Las Vegas comes back with a vengeance. Vegas finds a way to market itself as the #1 US Fun destination.

2010 Travel Prediction #15:
The world calms down a bit. Surly the terrorist must know that if Obama fails, the extreme-right comes to power.

2010 Travel Prediction #16:
Club Med grows in popularity by figuring out how to market itself as a Family Bonding Experience.

2010 Travel Prediction #17:
Vacation Rentals increase in popularity as more owners seek revenue flow & families seek a bonding experience.

2010 Travel Prediction #18:
Girlfriend & Best Friend getaways increase….Married couple getaways increase MORE!.

2010 Travel Prediction #19:
Travel Agents learn that increasing their “on-line footprint” is the path to success. www.ReviewResorts.com

2010 Travel Prediction #20:
The economy rebounds in 1st quarter, Flat in 2nd quarter, begins sinking in 3rd & keeps sinking in 4th quarter.