8. Destination Partner Cancun is a Preferred Partner with HelmsBriscoe As of July, 2010 – December, 2011 Unique access to associates Exposure via marketing, events & education Host of “MOMs” conference November, 2010 HBs ABC in January, 2011 January 5-7, 2011 - Gaylord National
14. Total retail spending now at pre-recession levels, except in Japan and the US. Retail Spending Monthly--Last Six Months—Indexed to 2007 2007 Level Source: Oxford Economics
15. Business confidence continues to rise while its rate of growth has slowed considerably Business Confidence Last Six Months—Year-Over-Year Change Source: Oxford Economics
16. Hotel performance is on the rise & increasing occupancy is driving recovery Global Industry RevPAR Change Constant USD—Year-Over-Year Change Source: STR Global; Smith Travel Research
17. But…overall occupancy is still well below pre-recession levels Occupancy By Region July YTD—Last Four Years (2007 – 2010) Source: STR Global, Smith Travel Research
18. Most key countries have increasing occupancy, but most well below 2007 Occupancy By Selected Countries July YTD—Last Four Years (2007 – 2010) Source: STR Global, Smith Travel Research
19. Last year’s US occupancy was the lowest since the early 1970s US Occupancy July YTD Source: PWC; Smith Travel Research
20. The US has sold about the same number of rooms as it did prior to the recession US Industry Rooms Sold Last Three Months Ending July YTD Source: STR Global
21. After declining for a record 17-monthsaverage rates are beginning to rise Global Industry Average Rate Change Constant USD Source: STR Global
22. Average rates are still depressed in most countries Average Rate By Selected Countries July YTD—Last Four Years (2007 – 2010) Source: STR Global, Smith Travel Research
23. Over the last three months, nearly all segments posted gains in average rate Global Industry Performance By Industry Segments Last Three Months Ending July 2010 Source: Smith Travel Research
24. Occupancy has been strong across most segments, especially over the past three months Global Industry Occupancy By Industry Segments Last Three Months Ending July 2010 Source: Smith Travel Research
25. The growth in demand is the result of increasing transient and group business US Upper Tier Demand Change By Consumer Segment 28-Day Moving Average Source: Smith Travel Research
26. Average rate is now rising for both group and transient US Upper Tier Average Rate Change By Consumer Segment 28-Day Moving Average Source: Smith Travel Research
27. The last three months have seen many key cities at near sell-out levels Occupancy By Selected Markets Last Three Months Ending July 2010 Source: Smith Travel Research
28. In the last three months, nearly all key cities had an increase in ADR Average Rate Change By Selected Markets Last Three Months Ending July 2010 Source: Smith Travel Research
31. Global and US leading indicators have flattened or declined - soft patch ahead Economic Leading Indicators Source: Global data from Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); US data from Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI)
32. Not surprisingly, travel intentions also appear to be slowing US Travel Intentions Diffusion Index, 4-Week Moving Average Source: US Travel Association
33. Economic growth is expected to strengthen in 2011 and 2012 GDP Change Annual Percentage Change Source: Oxford Economics
65. Exhibitors are adopting and seeking new engagement points from show organizers including year round promotion, virtual events, and online tools for attendees
66. While impact of the recession has been far reaching, exhibitors remain committed to trade shows, and are planning to increase trade show investments when the economy recovers