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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

FromBayou Business Download


Ep. 2: Air Travel, Car Sales and What They Tell Us About the Economy

FromBayou Business Download

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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

Titles in the series (70)

A podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy and the core business sectors that drive Houston’s growth. In each episode we explore some component of the Houston economy, from the evolving energy industry to the emerging digital tech sector. Along the way we also look at the impact current events, both around the world and here at home, are having on Houston business. Bayou Business download is presented by Fifth Third Bank.