Economic woes cause travelers to postpone, cancel trips (USA Today)

From USA Today:

By Barbara De Lollis
USA TODAY

The plunging stock market, big bank failures, falling home values and other scary economic news could signal trouble for travel.

Gripped by fear of what may happen next and feeling less rich, some travelers are postponing, scaling back or canceling trips of all kinds.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2008-10-09-travel-mood_N.htm

Also: Airline woes pinch Arizona tourism expectations (Arizona Republic via USA Today):
By Dawn Gilbertson, The Arizona Republic
PHOENIX — Airline flight cuts and higher airfares this fall will bring fewer visitors to Arizona, delivering a punishing one-two punch to the state's limping economy.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-10-09-az-tourism_N.htm