Amongst the economic doom and gloom, there have been some positive and encouraging signs for the travel industry in recent weeks.? According to an ABTA survey, 68% of people are prepared to increase their holiday budget or spend the same as last year to ensure they have something to look forward to.? Almost half believe the break from routine and credit crunch pressures is a vital escape to maintain sanity!? ABTA predicts that the average spend in 2009 will be ?632.04 per person.