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As 2024 begins, cooler weather and snowstorms are sweeping across the U.S. Winter-time wanderlust is setting in, with U.S. consumers expressing a strong desire to travel, explore new places, and experience adventures.<\/span> <\/p>\n Yet, the current economic context and inflation may prove to be a challenge for travelers and U.S. consumers may need to dial back on their expenses and reduce their vacation spending compared to previous years.<\/span><\/p>\n From December 8-10, 2023, we surveyed U.S. consumers about their winter (December to February) travel plans, destinations, and the factors that influence them.<\/span><\/p>\n How are economic factors impacting U.S. consumers\u2019 winter travel plans? Is COVID-19 still impacting travel? Will consumers have to cut their travel short, or not travel at all? Our free report has the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As 2024 begins, cooler weather and snowstorms are sweeping across the U.S. Winter-time wanderlust is setting in, with U.S. consumers expressing a strong desire to travel, explore new places, and experience adventures. Yet, the current economic context and inflation may prove to be a challenge for travelers and U.S. consumers may need to dial back on their expenses and reduce their vacation spending compared to previous years. From December 8-10, 2023, we surveyed U.S. consumers about their winter (December to February) travel plans, destinations, and the factors that influence them. How are economic factors impacting U.S. consumers\u2019 winter travel plans? Is COVID-19 still impacting travel? Will consumers have to cut their travel short, or not travel at all? Our free report has the answers. Discover how the economy is affecting U.S. consumers\u2019 winter travel plans in our latest study. Here are a few highlights: Leisure travelers are planning a trip this winter Nearly one third (32%) of U.S. residents are likely to take a leisure trip this winter, with the majority (67%) intending to travel domestically. Top leisure trips include city destinations and visiting friends\/family \u00a0Nearly a third of leisure travelers plan to travel to a city destination or to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17955,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" As 2024 begins, cooler weather and snowstorms are sweeping across the U.S. Winter-time wanderlust is setting in, with U.S. consumers expressing a strong desire to travel, explore new places, and experience adventures.<\/span><\/p> Yet, the current economic context and inflation may prove to be a challenge for travelers and U.S. consumers may need to dial back on their expenses and reduce their vacation spending compared to previous years.<\/span><\/p> From December 8-10, 2023, we surveyed U.S. consumers about their winter (December to February) travel plans, destinations, and the factors that influence them.<\/span><\/p> How are economic factors impacting U.S. consumers\u2019 winter travel plans? Is COVID-19 still impacting travel? Will consumers have to cut their travel short, or not travel at all? Our free report has the answers.<\/span><\/p> Download the report to learn more.<\/span><\/p> {{cta('154778482235','justifycenter')}}<\/span><\/p> <\/p> Stay up to date with more U.S. consumer travel findings from Leger by subscribing to our newsletter.<\/span><\/p> {{cta('934c0799-a645-42a4-9b38-5b21f8ed03ef','justifycenter')}}<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"post_language_cat":[41],"class_list":["post-17954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-news","post_language_cat-us-en-in-the-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDiscover how the economy is affecting U.S. consumers\u2019 winter travel plans in our latest study. Here are a few highlights:<\/span><\/h2>\n
Leisure travelers are planning a trip this winter<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Top leisure trips include city destinations and visiting friends\/family<\/h3>\n
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Economic factors continue to hamper leisure travels, forcing travelers to cut back on spending \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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o \u00a0 \u00a0Traveling during the off-peak season (22%)
o \u00a0 \u00a0Reducing the length of their trip (20%)
o \u00a0 \u00a0Choosing less expensive accommodation options (20%)
o \u00a0 \u00a0Choosing alternative transportation methods (17%)
o \u00a0 \u00a0Staying at family\/friends\u2019 homes (15%)
o \u00a0 \u00a0Choosing destinations closer to home (14%)
<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDiscover how the economy is affecting U.S. consumers\u2019 winter travel plans in our latest study. Here are a few highlights:<\/span><\/h2>
Leisure travelers are planning a trip this winter<\/span><\/h3>
Top leisure trips include city destinations and visiting friends\/family<\/h3>
Economic factors continue to hamper leisure travels, forcing travelers to cut back on spending <\/span><\/h3>
o Traveling during the off-peak season (22%)
o Reducing the length of their trip (20%)
o Choosing less expensive accommodation options (20%)
o Choosing alternative transportation methods (17%)
o Staying at family\/friends\u2019 homes (15%)
o Choosing destinations closer to home (14%)
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