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“If a five-star hotel costs the same as a three - star, where’s the high end?”

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“If a five-star hotel costs the same as a three - star, where’s the high end?”

That's the question put by Joe Sharkey in his NY Times column on January 27. Hey, Read it! The snappy ‘headers' are "What Price Luxury?" followed by " As Rates Drop, Fancy Hotels Fear Losing Air of Exclusivity, "and all the rest is right up to Sharkey's usual high standards. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/business/27hotels.html?scp=1&sq=Joe%20Sharkey-What%20Price%20Luxury?&st=cse

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The Affluents and Travel: A Surging Love Affair in Our Time

Ipsos Mendelsohn and American Express Publishing-Harrison Group
Offer Fresh Insight on Consumer Behavior in 2010

According to new studies from two blue-chip research sources, Ipsos Mendelsohn and American Express Publishing - the affluent are not only ready to travel -- they are frequently going to spend more on it. While the Ipsos study focused on intent and American Express Publishing on mindset, they both point to a surge in affluents taking to the road (Amex sees an increase of 6 to 8% in spending on all luxury categories). Interestingly, both studies agree on a positive attitude despite lingering concerns about the economy. Here's a look at the highlights of both 2010 studies.

LuxuryTravel 360 has long looked to the affluent as a burgeoning market in business and leisure travel, fueling growth in more affordable, common sense luxury - less glitz and glamour, but ready to pay extra for memorable family experiences and genuine local culture.

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