05/27/2022
Updates 05/27/2022: Ohio's Travel Industry and Current Travel Research
MORE THAN HALF INTEND TRAVEL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Key findings from The Vacationer fielded May 1, 2022:
- Nearly 60% of American adults will travel for Memorial Day or Memorial Day weekend this year. Car travel ranked highest at 50%, followed by plan travel at 7%.
- More than half of American adults say high gas prices will affect their Memorial Day or Memorial Day weekend travel plans.
- Men are more likely than women to say they will take a road trip for Memorial Day or Memorial Day weekend this year. 59.03% of men said they will. On the other hand, only 54.69% of women said they will be taking a road trip. Interestingly, the women who say they will road trip for Memorial Day weekend will likely go longer distances than the men
TRAVELERS SEEKING WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND PET-FRIENDLY
Key findings from Hilton survey released April 2022:
- More than three in four (76%) respondents experience negative feelings when they go too long without a vacation, with burnout (41%) and boredom (36%) being among the top emotions.
- More than half of survey respondents who are pet owners (55%) are planning to travel with their pets this summer. In fact, 58% would prefer to travel with their pet rather than a friend or family member.
- 98% of survey respondents acknowledged they prioritize wellness activities while on vacation.
- More than a quarter (28%) of employed Americans disclosed that, since 2019, they have failed to use all their paid vacation days, with 51% of those respondents admitting it’s because they feel guilty about taking time off.
PETS ARE IMPORTANT TRAVEL COMPANIONS
Key findings from Harvest Hosts survey of RV members released May 3, 2022:
- More than half of all travelers (52%) admittedly base their travel plans on accommodating their pets – with Millennials being most likely to be swayed by their pets (56%).
- Meanwhile, over one-third of travelers (37%) deemed pet-friendly accommodations a "must-have."
- Millennials are most likely to bring their pets on vacation, with 39% saying pet-friendly accommodations are a "must-have."
- Gen Zers are slightly less tied to their furry friends, with about one-third saying pet-friendly accommodations are "nice to have, but not necessary."
- Boomers are not traveling with pets as much, and 34% say pet-friendly accommodations are "not necessary."