Consumers, finally, are taking on some debt for big-ticket purchases at low interest rates.

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This along with higher average daily rates (ADRs) and air ticket prices contributed to robust growth this quarter.

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The prospect of higher interest rates would encourage more people to buy homes, cars, or other big-ticket items.

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