Terrorism leading to higher tourist prices
Disney tickets: $100. Number of US airlines: three majors. Number of online travel agencies: two majors.
Those were predictions of what travel life will be like on the 10th anniversary or as of Sept. 11, 2011, according to Chris Elliott.
The writer of a popular newsletter predicts industry consolidation will lead to three major carriers, while he is predicting acquisitions will shrink online travel agencies to only two in the future.
“There seems to be little room for three online travel agencies in the marketplace,” he writes.
He also predicts cruise lines will come under stricter government oversight.
“Despite strong opposition from the powerful cruise industry lobby, the cruise business is begging to be regulated by the federal government,” he said, mentioning recent passenger scandals.
Some hotels in the future will be making more money from merchandising than rooms, and airline passengers will find all extras, including bags, will carry a charge.
As for the $100 Disney ticket…
“I’m not making the prediction to pick on Disney, but to suggest that the price of a vacation is going to be much higher than it is now, what with higher fuel prices and several key businesses that are still struggling. Thanks a lot, terrorists,” writes Mr Elliott.
Disney’s current ticket stands at $67.
Report by David Wilkening
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