International Tourism to USA / Orlando

International tourism to the United States and Florida has begun to show some life. Back in October of 2009, we blogged about the forecast of inbound international travel for 2010. At the time, it seemed overly optimistic that there was any possibility of improvement. The latest tourism trends continue to show that international travel spending is on the upswing.

The Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) reports that international visitors spent 15% more in June 2010 than they did during the same period in 2009. This translates into about $1.4 billion more for June, 2010. Some additional noteworthy points that were part of this travel and tourism report:

  • This marks the sixth consecutive increase in monthly international tourism growth
  • Passenger airfares received from international visitors is up 17% from 2009 to 2010
  • 2010 spending by international visitors is up 7% YTD.
  • Spending by Americans on domestic travel and tourism is only up 2% for 2010 YTD.

The latest OTTI update

This increase in aggregate international tourism would parallel what we are seeing in Orlando. Robust demand for new attractions has helped drive incremental improvements in demand for local lodging including area vacation rentals. International travellers particularly enjoy Orlando holiday homes because of the affordable luxuries. For instance, the “Made for Canadians” promotion helped spur renewed interest in Orlando tourism as well as rental homes as the accomodation of choice.

Moreover, due to the longer length of stay, having the comforts of home makes any vacation more enjoyable. These amenities often include wireless internet, game rooms, ample living space and privacy. For reviews on over 80 resort vacation home communities, please click on our profiles located on the main page. Villas in Orlando are a lifestyle choice for your vacation.

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