ORIGINAL: TEmbry
I think it is the media playing up this recession idea that has hurt everyone booking trips. People are scared to spend their money right now when they turn on the news and hear about how Bush screwed up yet again and to run for the hills with your money in your pocket. I sometimes wonder if the economy wouldn't have taken as bad of a dip here recently if it wasn't for the negative media scaring folks and making matters worse.
You sir, are a bright young man.
It was no coincidence that I saw the rush of bookings cease as soon as the media started freaking people out.