Mike Thiel is president and founder of Hideaways International, an exclusive, service-oriented travel association.

In 37 states, it was the first, second, or third largest employer, according to the travel association.

International travelers contribute $88 billion a year to the economy, the travel association said.

The travel association's figures for the advertised prices also showed the June 1994 price at $63 but put the June 1995 price at $68.

The numbers seem to support the travel association's contention that the profession is in good shape.

Delta's decision was announced at the travel association's annual convention last week, even though it will probably not go into effect until December.

ABTA, the travel association, also criticised the decision.

"And Thanksgiving is really an anomaly," said Cathy Keefe, a spokeswoman for the travel association.

They contacted Abta, the travel association, and were put in touch with Irwin Mitchell.

Older working couples account for 80 percent of luxury travel, according to a report by the travel association.