The Future of American Road Trips and 10 Other Tourism Trends This Week
Photo Credit: RVs are hot right now, both in sales and rentals, affecting how Americans take their summer vacations. Outdoorsy.com
Skift Take
This week in tourism, we were more domestic than usual. Americans won't travel without their beloved mobile devices, and check out our three-part deep dive on how the American road trip is evolving alongside tours, destinations, hotels, vehicles, and consumer behavior.
Tourism News Weekly Roundup
Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines tourism trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here.
>>Road trips in the United States are statistically on the rise due to both economic and cultural factors. These vacations have incredible potential to reflect what's simmering beneath the surface of contemporary America: How Driving Defines Us: The Future of American Road Trips
>>While most American road trips are DIY, created piecemeal on a budget, the luxury set has options and smart travel brands know who to target: Tours and Hotels Look for Innovative Ways to Cater to Luxury and Budget Road Trippers
>>The sharing economy hardly puts a dent in the fact that most American road trips occur with owned cars. But look o
