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U.S. Travel Tracker: July 2022 Highlights

Higher prices and concerns about the economy haven't stopped Americans from traveling. Over half of Americans traveled in July. And nearly 60 percent of them said they might travel before the summer ends.

2 years ago
U.S. Travel Tracker: July 2022 Highlights

Tourism

Remote Work Drives Long Trips for Americans: New Skift Research Travel Tracker

The U.S. travel industry seems to be in full recovery mode. In July, 53 percent of Americans traveled, a 5-percentage-point jump from the same time last year.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

Remote Work Drives Long Trips for Americans: New Skift Research Travel Tracker

Tourism

Higher Prices Now Changing Summer Travel Plans for Americans: New Skift Research Travel Tracker

Nearly 47 percent of Americans traveled in May 2022, 6 points higher than March, signaling a strong start as we get closer to the summer season. However, with the mounting anxiety about an economic downturn. the number of consumers who expect to cut down on travel spending rose sharply.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

Higher Prices Now Changing Summer Travel Plans for Americans: New Skift Research Travel Tracker

Tourism

Americans Keep on Traveling, Undeterred by Economic Concerns

Despite the spring break, 41 percent of Americans traveled in March 2022, little changed from January. However, it’s 5 percentage points higher than March last year, signaling a somewhat healthier start as we inch towards summer season.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

Americans Keep on Traveling, Undeterred by Economic Concerns

Skift Research

U.S. Accommodation Sector Market Estimates 2022

Except for the down year of Covid, the U.S. accommodation sector has been performing robustly with the short-term rental segment gaining market share. However, it is yet to be seen how the composition of the industry evolves.

2 years ago
U.S. Accommodation Sector Market Estimates 2022

Tourism

Short-Term Rental and Resort Stays Pick Up Momentum: New Skift Travel Tracker

In January, 40 percent of Americans traveled, only 5 percentage points lower than January 2020, before the pandemic hit. While we expect to see even more normalcy in travel as we move closer to another travel season, where the economy is heading could have an impact, as more than half of Americans now believe the U.S. economy will get worse in the next 12 months.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

Short-Term Rental and Resort Stays Pick Up Momentum: New Skift Travel Tracker

Business Travel

Travelers in These 5 Countries Share Views on Remote Work and Sustainability: Skift Research

Sustainability and remote work will shape how we live and how we travel profoundly on the other side of the pandemic. Understanding what travelers think of these two topics and how these two areas will impact their future travel decisions is crucial for the industry rebuild.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

Travelers in These 5 Countries Share Views on Remote Work and Sustainability: Skift Research

Skift Research

Sustainability and Remote Work Shaping the Future of Travel: A Consumer Perspective

Sustainability and remote work will shape how we live and how we travel profoundly on the other side of the pandemic. Understanding what travelers think of these two topics and how these two areas will impact their future travel decisions is crucial for the industry rebuild.

2 years ago
Sustainability and Remote Work Shaping the Future of Travel: A Consumer Perspective

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How the Pandemic Changed Traveler Behavior in 5 Major Destinations: New Skift Research

The pandemic has greatly disrupted travel, both in volumes, and for those who did manage to travel, how they traveled. Read our new survey findings from the U.S., UK, Australia, China and India to understand what has changed and what new habits will last post-pandemic.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

How the Pandemic Changed Traveler Behavior in 5 Major Destinations: New Skift Research

Tourism

Americans Traveling Abroad Hits a Pandemic High: New Skift Research

Despite the surge of Omicron, 45 percent of Americans traveled in December. In particular, nearly 6 percent of all December trips were to another country, marking the highest rate since the pandemic started. And looking ahead to 2022, Americans are optimistic about traveling more.

Haixia Wang | 2 years ago

Americans Traveling Abroad Hits a Pandemic High: New Skift Research