The Travel Professor
Join me on a journey across the broad spectrum of interesting travel topics. We’ll discuss destinations domestic and abroad, some familiar and some off the beaten path. We take a look at suppliers like cruise lines, air carriers and tour operators and find their bargains and special offerings. Got questions? Email thetravelprofessor@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Travel industry impact on the US economy



TRAVEL IS AMERICA’S LARGEST SERVICES EXPORT INDUSTRY… It generated $153 billion in travel exports. Combined with $110 billion in travel imports creates...$43 billion in balance of travel trade surplus for the U.S.