Long-haul travel is on the rise, and Mexico ranks first for Americans this fall, Tripadvisor data says

• Tripadvisor’s Fall Travel Index reveals that nearly six in ten Americans will travel this season despite continued inflation and rising fuel costs
• While domestic travel is still preferred, more than 40% of Americans will travel long-distance this fall
• of Caribbean, Mexico & Las Vegas top the charts for the biggest increase in demand for fall getaways; Ital boasts the highest concentration of trending destinations

NEEDHAM, Mass., August 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — While most of the United States is surviving high temperatures and enjoying the sunny days of summer, Labor Day will kick off the fall travel season in just a few weeks. Today, Tripadvisor released its 2022 Fall Travel Index to find out what and where is hot for US travelers this coming season.

The study, which is based on a combination of Tripadvisor’s first-party research and proprietary consumer sentiment data, shows that while the busy summer travel season is coming to an end, Americans’ appetite for vacations is far from over. Six in ten US respondents (61%) say they are planning a fall trip this year, even if like they travel may vary.

Despite inflation, demand for travel remains high

Moving from summer to fall, there’s no indication that travel demand, based on recent sentiment surveys, will slow down any time soon among global travelers, especially Americans.

The Tripadvisor Fall Index survey shows that nearly four in ten (37%) Americans still intend to travel as planned this fall, regardless of inflation. This marks an increase from last summer’s survey published in May 2022, which showed that 32% of Americans still intended to travel as planned. Globally, Tripadvisor has seen a similar increase from the same summer survey: 30% of travelers surveyed said they intend to travel as planned from June to August, with an increase of 34% saying they intend to travel as is scheduled (from September to November). , despite rising costs. While travel is seasonal, the month-on-month sentiment analysis further underscores that consumers still want to travel despite inflation and fuel costs.

With pent-up vacation demand stemming from years of pandemic restrictions keeping travelers close to home, Americans are cutting back elsewhere to make sure they can still budget for a getaway. Half of Americans (50%) said they plan to travel more this fall than during the same period last year, and two-thirds (66%) plan to spend more.

The Cost of Living Crisis: Americans WILL still travel, although a little differently

Tripadvisor’s Fall Travel Index shows that spiraling costs won’t keep Americans from traveling this coming season. More than a third (35%) are likely to travel for a shorter time and almost a quarter (24%) said they are likely to travel somewhere closer to home than previously planned.

As they are globally, ever-rising costs are prompting American consumers to change their spending habits, including adjusting their travel plans. Two-thirds (66%) of Americans ranked ‘Cost/Affordability’ as the priority criteria in the travel planning process and 45% say ‘Price’ influenced their travel dates, demonstrating that while travel is still on the books , further indicating inflation is at the top. of the mind.

Domestic travel reigns supreme, but long-haul flights are back

In line with the global trend shown by this season’s Tripadvisor Travel Index, domestic travel remains the number one choice among US travelers; more than four-fifths (81%) of Americans and almost two-thirds (60%) of global travelers surveyed will choose domestic travel this fall.

Top domestic destinations for this fall, as revealed by Tripadvisor site data, are:

1. Vegas, Nevada*
2. New York, New York*
3. Orlando, Florida*
4. Honolulu, Hawaii*
5. Lahaina, Hawaii
6. Key West, Florida
7. Nashville, Tennessee*
8. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina*
9. New Orleans, Louisiana
10. Miami Beach, Florida*

(*Indicates cities that were also top domestic destinations in 2021)

However, one compelling trend rises to the top: long-haul air travel is back. Of those surveyed, more than 40% of US travelers will travel more than seven hours and nearly half (49%) plan to travel by plane. Also, more than half (56%) of Americans plan to take a trip of at least four nights this fall — a third (33%) plan to travel five or more nights — and Tripadvisor research highlights travel around the weekend of Labor Day holiday is the most popular time to leave. Compared to the 2021 Fall Travel Index, which showed that 68% of U.S. travelers surveyed last year chose stay-at-home-style trips accessible by car or train, this year’s Fall Travel Index clearly shows that Americans are ready for big trips.

Americans crave sunshine: MexicoVegas and Caribbean tops the charts; Ital boasts the trendiest destinations

The decision is in: perennial Mexican resort favorite, Cancun, is the most popular destination among Americans traveling this fall. Entertainment and Nightlife Mecca, Las Vegascame out on top for the most searched domestic destinations in the US.

Of the places that saw the biggest year-over-year growth in Tripadvisor searches by Americans for travel this fall, the dreamy Caribbean destination Turks & Caicos is number one. Narrowing down to Labor Day weekend trips, Nayar, MexicoIN of Mexico The scenic Pacific coast north of Port of Vallartatops the list for the year’s strongest growth.

It’s no illusion that everyone on your Instagram feed was in Ital this summer: the Mediterranean country continues to dominate the top trending destinations this autumn, with picturesque cities like, Monterosso al Mare, Amalfi AND Sorrento among the top fifteen growing destinations for Americans this season. The emergence of trending destinations across the EU and APAC among US travelers this fall is largely attributed to the relaxation of COVID-related travel restrictions, allowing for greater ease of travel.

What entices Americans to travel? Food and activities

When it comes to the most exciting components of a trip, the Tripadvisor Fall Travel Index found that the top five choices for Americans are food (54%), activities (52%), followed by people and scenery in third place ( 48%). and weather (40%).

Almost a third (32%) said the main purpose of their trip is to enjoy dining and nightlife, and nearly a quarter (24%) have made restaurant reservations in advance.

With Americans indicating that the destination is the most memorable part of a trip, below Tripadvisor breaks down the top ten trending destinations for American travelers this fall, along with the top-rated restaurant and experience there.

Top overall trending destinations for fall

Fastest growth based on year-over-year growth

EDITOR’S NOTES

The data cited in this publication was collected and analyzed from two main sources:

• A Tripadvisor Customer Sentiment Survey, based on data from an online survey of over 2,700 consumers, in partnership with Qualtrics, conducted between July 6, 2022 through July 22, 2022 in six countries – USA, UK, Australia, Ital, Singapore AND Japan.
• Site behavior data obtained from first-party traffic data on the Tripadvisor platform, collected during the week beginning July 4, 2022for researches made by American travelers from June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 for travel between September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022.

About Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guide platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people every month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers around the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to find out where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on advice from those who have been there before. With more than 1 billion reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants, and discover great places nearby. As a travel guide company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the type of trip.

Affiliates of Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), owns and operates a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and applications, including the following websites:

www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com, www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.comAND www.viator.com.

* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users downloaded monthly, June 2022
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files

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