Affluent Consumers to Increase Travel Spend in 2012

43% of affluent consumers expect to spend either significantly (12%) or somewhat (31%) more on travel in the coming year, led by young affluents, men, ultra-affluents, and high-net-worth affluents, according to a December 2011 study by Unity Marketing. Among affluent consumers, with incomes of at least $100k, and who have either traveled in luxury in the past year or have plans to do so this year, 15% expect to somewhat (11%) or significantly (4%) cut back on their expenditures.
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