Almost Half of Vacationers Wait to Book Trips At Last Minute, According to American Express Leisure Travel Index.Business Editors & Travel Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2002 Travel Advisory; Advice for July July: see month. Vacationers July is Peak Travel Month -- Advice for Finding Great Deals; Safeguarding Your Money and Enjoying a Hassle-free Trip According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the 2002 American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Leisure Travel Index, almost half of all travelers (48.2%) said they will wait until the last minute to book their vacation VACATION. That period of time between the end of one term and beginning of another. During vacation, rules and orders are made in such cases as are urgent, by a judge at his chambers. plans. Americans will also be budgeting 7% less for their vacations this year than last. And once they're they're Contraction of they are. they're be on their way, travelers express concern about budgeting their money wisely (25% this year compared to 17% last year), and keeping their valuables valuables valuable npl → objets mpl de valeur valuables valuable npl → Wertsachen pl safe (19% compared to 14% last year). Leisure travel season is expected to peak in July when 41% of Americans say they will hit the beaches or other destinations, followed by August when 29% of Americans say they will do so. An American Express travel representative is available to discuss summer travel questions such as: - How to find last-minute deals, including on the Internet, through suppliers, such as hotel and cruise companies, and via other sources - How to have a hassle-free trip, whether driving or flying - How to budget your money wisely before and during your vacation - Which combination of cash, Travelers Cheques and credit cards are ideal for travelers - Various types of insurance available to travelers In addition, the American Express travel representative is available to elaborate elaborate to produce complex substances out of simpler materials. on Index findings, including regional breakdowns and anecdotes about specific travel markets. To conduct an interview, please contact Liz Ward at: 212-481-7000, ext. 695 or lizw@mbooth.com. For more information about the 2002 American Express Leisure Travel Index, including press releases, regional data, charts and tips, please go to: http://newsroom.mbooth.com/amex/index.html |
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