The foreign travel industry has recently sounded relatively upbeat about its ability to weather a consumer slowdown, arguing that people consider holidays a necessity, rather than luxury. However, a look back at the past suggests that when times get tough, consumers are prepared to cut back their spending on travel abroad.
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