1999 Profile of U.S. Resident Travelers Visiting Overseas Destinations Reported From: Survey of International Air Travelers(IFS)

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1999 Profile of U.S. Resident Travelers Visiting Overseas Destinations Reported From: Survey of International Air Travelers(IFS)

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Posted October 2000

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U.S. RESIDENT TRAVELER CHARACTERISTICS: Total Number of Travelers**	All U.S. Travelers 24,579,000	For Leisure & VFR 19,491,000	For Business & Conv. 8,406,000
Advance Trip Decision:
Average Number of Days	82.9	94.7	47.6
Median Number of Days	45.0	60.0	25.0
Advance Airline Reservation:
Average Number of Days	52.2	60.2	28.7
Median Number of Days	30.0	30.0	14.0
Means of Booking Trip:
Travel Agent	58%	59%	56%
Airline Directly	21%	24%	14%
Company Travel Department	10%	5%	25%
Tour Operator	3%	4%	1%
Personal Computer	3%	4%	2%
Information Sources*:
Travel Agency	54%	54%	54%
Airline	24%	26%	20%
Personal Computer	17%	19%	14%
Friends, Relatives	17%	20%	7%
Company Travel Dept.	10%	5%	26%
Travel Guides/Timetables	6%	8%	3%
Tour Company	5%	6%	2%
Newspapers/Magazines	4%	4%	1%
National Gov't Tourist Office	2%	2%	1%
State/City/Travel Office	2%	2%	1%
Use of Prepaid Package:
Yes	14%	17%	4%
No	86%	83%	96%

* Multiple Response.

** NOTE: Percentages listed in this profile can be converted into estimated numbers by multiplying the percentage by 24,579,000 (total U.S. Residents visiting overseas destinations), 19,491,000 (Leisure % Visit Friends/Relatives) and 8,406,000 (Business & Convention).