Comments on: How the Economy Affected 16 Travellers in 2009 http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009 Stories, Advice and the Internet's Best Travel Blogs Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: John http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-27468 John Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:53:48 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-27468 I know that the economy should be affecting the travel industry, but in 2008 the travel industry grew by $1 Billion dollars and then grew another Billion in 2009. Baby Boomers are starting to enjoy retirement. I believe people are still traveling, they are either traveling to cheaper places or they are looking harder for better deals. I know that the economy should be affecting the travel industry, but in 2008 the travel industry grew by $1 Billion dollars and then grew another Billion in 2009. Baby Boomers are starting to enjoy retirement. I believe people are still traveling, they are either traveling to cheaper places or they are looking harder for better deals.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-27266 Laurie Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:26:40 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-27266 I was in West Africa about a year ago. It was interesting to talk to the locals there. Many were very informed about the economic problems and they were feeling the impact from the drop in tourism. You could really see how things were affecting people who already had so little. It made me glad I went even though my finances had been hit pretty hard. I was in West Africa about a year ago. It was interesting to talk to the locals there. Many were very informed about the economic problems and they were feeling the impact from the drop in tourism. You could really see how things were affecting people who already had so little. It made me glad I went even though my finances had been hit pretty hard.

]]> By: ARGENTINA http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-26873 ARGENTINA Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:23:55 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-26873 Hi !! I am from Argentina....My country has an economic sistem "weak" for us. Bad for us, but good for the visitors and tourism. Argentina has the best options for enjoy the holidays in a budget plan. Hi !!
I am from Argentina….My country has an economic sistem “weak” for us. Bad for us, but good for the visitors and tourism.
Argentina has the best options for enjoy the holidays in a budget plan.

]]> By: Bussy http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-25187 Bussy Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:06:28 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-25187 Didn't do anything at all like a proper holiday this year because of the expense of it. Managed a few weekend breaks away at home (UK) but only picked these based on special offers on hotel rates rather than places we really wanted to go! The previous year we went to Thailand as it seemed that the Far East offered the best value for accomodation and food and drink whilst there. Didn’t do anything at all like a proper holiday this year because of the expense of it. Managed a few weekend breaks away at home (UK) but only picked these based on special offers on hotel rates rather than places we really wanted to go! The previous year we went to Thailand as it seemed that the Far East offered the best value for accomodation and food and drink whilst there.

]]> By: Cruzein http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-24879 Cruzein Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:36:54 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-24879 I think its starting to pick up now ive noticed in australia anyway I think its starting to pick up now ive noticed in australia anyway

]]> By: Janet http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-23803 Janet Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:55:16 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-23803 Personally I think that this economic crisis is affecting the travel industry. Form me travelling is very important. It's almost like the food. i am hungry of travels so, I try to spend less for other things but I need to travel. I use more low cost flight companies or the buses when the flight tickets are too expensive. I think that this economic crisis is changing the way to travel and in a few years the travel industry will have to follow the new trend. Personally I think that this economic crisis is affecting the travel industry. Form me travelling is very important. It’s almost like the food. i am hungry of travels so, I try to spend less for other things but I need to travel. I use more low cost flight companies or the buses when the flight tickets are too expensive. I think that this economic crisis is changing the way to travel and in a few years the travel industry will have to follow the new trend.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-23188 Ruth Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:47:07 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-23188 I have been travelling to Asia for several times in the past. The thing that astounded me is things in Asia, well deeper sides, are all cheaper than NA. If you eat what regular locals eat and don't fancy expensive restaurants, you can save a lot in travel expenses. I have been travelling to Asia for several times in the past. The thing that astounded me is things in Asia, well deeper sides, are all cheaper than NA. If you eat what regular locals eat and don’t fancy expensive restaurants, you can save a lot in travel expenses.

]]> By: Melvin Q http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-22845 Melvin Q Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:47:49 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-22845 I'd definitely echo Milton. Credit card sucks - unless we get sponsored by travel agencies who are willing to let us travel for free. I’d definitely echo Milton. Credit card sucks – unless we get sponsored by travel agencies who are willing to let us travel for free.

]]> By: Cheap Charley http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-21675 Cheap Charley Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:32:39 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-21675 I have been out on the road in Asia for the past 8 months and I am defiantly seeing some really good deals. In the past 3 months especially as some the previous bloggers have said, there are fewer travelers, so business owners are interested in getting heads in beds so that they can make their monthly nut and stay open. For me the travel days when I am moving is when I am spending fast. When I can settle in I get a better feel for the place and I get dialed in to the local economy and learn the little tricks like where the locals shop, and where to exchange money. Telecom and internet costs are dropping as more and more places have free WiFi Singapore Starbucks and Mcd's have free WiFi. Food prices seem pretty stable with Bali the best bet there. The cheap flights are going to be on the regional budget carriers like Air Asia, Tiger, Virgin, Cebu Pacific but there are even cheaper airlines that can save you 20% or more off the cheap airlines like Interisland , Nok Air & China Southern. Funny thing I did run into a few times is the really good 2 star hotels and 3 star hotels are sometimes being booked out as business travelers are forced by there companies to drop down hotel classes to save money. I have been out on the road in Asia for the past 8 months and I am defiantly seeing some really good deals. In the past 3 months especially as some the previous bloggers have said, there are fewer travelers, so business owners are interested in getting heads in beds so that they can make their monthly nut and stay open.

For me the travel days when I am moving is when I am spending fast. When I can settle in I get a better feel for the place and I get dialed in to the local economy and learn the little tricks like where the locals shop, and where to exchange money.

Telecom and internet costs are dropping as more and more places have free WiFi Singapore Starbucks and Mcd’s have free WiFi. Food prices seem pretty stable with Bali the best bet there.

The cheap flights are going to be on the regional budget carriers like Air Asia, Tiger, Virgin, Cebu Pacific but there are even cheaper airlines that can save you 20% or more off the cheap airlines like Interisland , Nok Air & China Southern.

Funny thing I did run into a few times is the really good 2 star hotels and 3 star hotels are sometimes being booked out as business travelers are forced by there companies to drop down hotel classes to save money.

]]> By: Frugal Expat in Abu Dhabi http://www.travelblogs.com/panel-discussions/how-the-economy-affected-16-travellers-in-2009/comment-page-1#comment-19935 Frugal Expat in Abu Dhabi Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:34:56 +0000 http://www.travelblogs.com/?p=1545#comment-19935 I like your idea Darrell! I like your idea Darrell!

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