The travel industry confirmed its vitality in 2012, recording 4% growth in terms of international arrivals. Growth is expected to continue in the next five years and beyond, driven by the growing desire to explore the world among consumers across the globe, as well as by the rise of the middle and affluent classes in the emerging economies. The fastest growing categories include online travel, low cost carriers, medical tourism, shopping tourism, rail transport and private accommodation.

Analysts forecast the Global Commercial Aircraft Seating market to grow at a CAGR of 5.56 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for economy class seats. The market has also been witnessing the growth of wide body aircraft fleet. However, complex regulatory requirements could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

Once in Venice, you’ll certainly want to spend time exploring the canals that connect the 118 tiny islands that make up the main section of the city. You can certainly explore by foot, which is a great way to find interesting little palazzos and back alleyways, but to truly experience the canals, you’ll want to take to the water. There are publicly operated water buses, or vaporetti, that run along specified routes and are used by tourists and locals alike to see the city and get from place to place, as well as private water taxis that you can hire to take you anywhere in the city.