After its facelift is complete, the Blackstone will cater to affluent commercial travelers and tourists.

He sought to appeal to affluent travelers, ordering a new decor for airplanes and new uniforms for employees.

Incentives like extra frequent-flier miles and airport club membership deals are likely to be offered to affluent travelers.

Now that a meticulous and sumptuous restoration has been completed, affluent travelers can stay here, eat copiously and wander the grounds.

But less affluent travelers can find their way around, too.

In a 2004 poll of 1,650 affluent travelers, only 19 percent replied that they considered "learning a new skill or activity" on a vacation extremely desirable.

By expanding those options in over-the-top proportions, the city has redefined "fantasy" for the affluent traveler.

More affluent travelers could trek across Panama and make better time, but that, too, entailed hardship.

Nevertheless, affluent travelers are significantly more likely to join airline and hotel loyalty programs and to have credit cards that award points for air travel.

The hotel industry is rapidly growing across India, with new companies setting up luxurious high-rise hotels aimed at affluent travelers and visitors.