| Stringent airport security rules, influx of finally fit | | | | with safety, affordability, entertainment, and |
| baby boomers who have just retired, changing | | | | adventure. Royal Caribbean cruises seem to be a |
| security needs, and the constant growth of niche | | | | major attraction for this group of travelers due to |
| travel are some of the trends witnessed in the travel | | | | strategically and conveniently located homeports |
| and tourism industry in 2007. The tourism industry in | | | | offered on the Caribbean itinerary. Cruising is also |
| the United States is booming like never before owing | | | | preferred by younger generations, honeymoon |
| to better infrastructure, increasing flight availability, | | | | couples, and families to break free from busy |
| and lowest airfares. Some of the prominent trends in | | | | schedules and enjoy a relaxing holiday on board. |
| the word of tourism have been listed below: | | | | Green Travel is in: Since the year 2007 is expected |
| Financially strong baby boomers: Baby boomers, who | | | | to be the warmest year, green travel is going to be |
| have toiled through the years and have recently | | | | in great demand. Travelers will be on the lookout for |
| retired, are using this time to explore new travel | | | | hotels and airlines with "green" ratings. Hybrid car |
| destinations. Even those who may continue to be a | | | | rentals and eco-friendly destinations will therefore be |
| part of the labor force even after retirement will | | | | important components of the green travel plan. |
| occasionally travel to distant places to take some | | | | Connoisseur Travel in great demand: In recent years, |
| time off from their busy schedules and relax. | | | | Americans are particularly drawn to Connoisseur |
| Baby boomers are particularly flocking to spas and | | | | travel, the most obvious example being growing |
| prominent health resorts to enjoy a quiet and | | | | popularity of wine tours in the past decade. Instead |
| rejuvenating spa vacation. Number of chain hotels | | | | of exploring secluded beaches, connoisseur travelers |
| these days offer spa-like amenities coupled with | | | | prefer to spend their time gathering information |
| interesting health programs like detoxification wraps, | | | | about their area of interest may it be wine, antiques, |
| aromatherapy, salt baths and so on to lure this | | | | jewelry, architecture, or historical artifacts. |
| segment of travelers. | | | | As the tourism industry grows, travelers can expect |
| Cruises: A growing number of affluent travelers these | | | | better package deals, and lower airfares. |
| days prefer to stay on the cruise to enjoy a long | | | | Online check-in is becoming very competitive and |
| holiday loaded with fun and excitement. The cruise | | | | better luggage courier services are being offered. |
| industry is currently involved in providing cruising | | | | However, the security standards will continue to |
| opportunities to middle income groups as well through | | | | remain an issue in this year and you may also expect |
| competitive holiday packages to nearby destinations. | | | | changes in the passport requirements. |
| For the boomer populations, cruising is synonymous | | | | |