Travel, like any other business, has its share of experts who try to predict what the future holds for the industry.
Thankfully, the travel forecast for 2007 has been nicely summed up in an article by David Armstrong.
The general theme, however, is disappointing: Travel will become more expensive in 2007. New York hotels, for example, are expected to increase in price by a whopping 18%.
There is some good news, however. The following are just a few of the highlights to look forward to in the upcoming year:
United Airlines is installing 6-foot-6-inch beds in first class.
A record 54 million foreign tourists will visit the United States thanks to a weak dollar.
Singapore Airlines will begin flying the Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial jet.
Collectively, the American airline industry will finally turn a profit in 2007.
The declining health of Fidel Castro may mean easier travel to Cuba for American citizens.
Not too bad!