Travel Ad Spending Rose in '08

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

As most top industries cut their ad budgets in 2008, the travel and hospitality industry saw its ad spend increase 4 percent, according to an analysis by the Nielsen Co. All told, the industry spent $3.9 billion in total advertising across 16 media last year.

“In a year where ad spending declined across the board, it’s refreshing to see travel and hospitality companies were expanding their reach to consumers,” said Annie Touliatos, vp, sales development at Monitor-Plus, Nielsen’s ad tracking service.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in