U.S. travel to Europe continues slow rebound

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

U.S. Tourism to Europe is expected to continue a slow rebound to pre-2008 levels.

South and Central America seen as primary competition

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY —Pent-up demand, growing consumer confidence and a strong U.S. dollar may help fuel a resurgence of U.S. tourists traveling to Europe, according to a report from the World Tourism Organization.

Despite updated projections that the U.S. economy will only grow by about 1.7 percent next year, international tourism officials said outbound U.S. tourism to Europe is expected to return to pre-2008 levels by 2014. (more…)

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