If you’re looking for information on holiday travel trends, here’s a list of great resources. They include government Web sites, travel industry trade associations and and research firms that specialize in the travel industry.

TRAVEL ORGANIZATIONS

International Air Travel Association - Trade association that represents the commercial passenger airline and cargo shipping industries.

U.S. Travel Industry Association Travel industry association that provides industry news and research.

American Hotel & Lodging Association -  National association that represents lodging interests and provides industry research.

Association of American Railroads - Industry trade group that promotes safety and the interests of railroad operators.

American Automobile Association - Travel and automotive service association that tracks gasoline prices and travel trends and provides travel forecasts.

National Business Travel Association - International business travel and corporate meeting organization.

RESEARCH FIRMS

Smith Travel Research - Independent research company serving the U.S. lodging industry.

PhoCusWright Inc. - Custom market research firm that provides industry analysis and tracks trends in the travel industry.

Forrester Research - Independent market research firm that tracks trends and compiles statistics for a number of different industries.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

U.S. Department of Commerce - Government organization that tracks major tends in U.S. economy, including consumer spending.

U.S. Department of Energy - Government department that promotes energy innovation and tracks oil and gas prices.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the field of labor economics.

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