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Ep. 2: Air Travel, Car Sales and What They Tell Us About the Economy
Ep. 2: Air Travel, Car Sales and What They Tell Us About the Economy
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15 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
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In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we're talking about transportation. What do the latest figures on air travel through Houston's two airports and local vehicle sales tell us about our economic recovery? We're joined for this first discussion of 2022 by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.In this episode we cover: Airport traffic's resurgence, with 40 million travelers in the first 11 months of 2021, compared with just 18 million a year earlier. What's driving the increase in air travel and what's held back a more complete recovery in traffic.Why vehicle sales are a barometer of economic health How many vehicles sold in 2021 and how that compares with previous yearsBayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank.
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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