Kathy Sheehan Quotations

The Internet has given people a control over prices, options, information and deals. It's given the traveler leverage. People feel it's worth dedicating the time to hunting for better hotel rates or flight times. They want not just to save money but to control their travel. People are being ever-more self-reliant.

In 2006, death is not a part of everyday life here. In the 19th century, people died at home, their funeral was at home. Not that they were less sad, but they were not as afraid of it as we are now.

Over 10 years of studies, we found how integral Americans count travel as a core part of their lifestyle. It changes from year to year, but what's been basic is the feeling that travel is an important personal goal.