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Spending boom(ers) in Australia
For the past six years, people over age 55 spend more than anyone else on travel, according to Tourism Australia. For the first nine months of 2008, they accounted for 20 percent of all cash dropped on domestic travel. Once open wallets are starting to close, but the empty nesters are still taking advantage of their freedom. And, they're getting picky.
Members of the "baby boomer" generation – born between 1946 and 1964 – have high expectations, particularly when it comes to hotels. They want exactly what they want ... and insist on being treated like they're still in their 30s (who could blame them?).
So, when you see the aged tourist making a scene at the front desk, don't bother shooting dirty looks or muttering under your breath. Either he won't hear you or just won't care.
