Road Trip

Priceline National Road Trip Day Survey Reveals Seven in 10 Americans Want to Take a Road Trip This Summer To Escape Their Quaranteam

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Human activities, Transport, Priceline, Road Trip, Service industries

In fact, seven out of 10 Americans want to take a road trip to escape their quaranteam.\n"People are ready to see new faces and places again," says Ben Harrell, Chief Marketing Officer, Priceline.

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  • In fact, seven out of 10 Americans want to take a road trip to escape their quaranteam.\n"People are ready to see new faces and places again," says Ben Harrell, Chief Marketing Officer, Priceline.
  • "As the country continues to open up, rental cars and road trips are a safe and accessible way to reunite with loved ones and explore new, or rediscover favorite, destinations.
  • "\nPriceline\'s National Road Trip Day survey asked Americans about their preferences when it comes to hitting the road, how COVID-19 has affected the way they take road trips, and identified different preferences among various demographics.
  • Our deep discounts on hotels, flights, rental cars and more are also distributed through our partnership brand, Priceline Partner Network.

Spring Road Trip Travel Trends

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Road Trip

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8866551-spring-road-trip-travel-...

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  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8866551-spring-road-trip-travel-...
    Lifestyle and Travel Correspondent Amy E. Goodman shares the latest in local travel trends and how to plan a safe and happy road trip for the family.
  • Whether it's finding the right accommodations or the latest must-have road trip essentials, Amy has tips that will keep the entire family smiling with each mile.
  • Whatever type of trip you decide on - why not make it extra special and tie it in with a road trip?
  • For more spring road trip travel trends, please visit betterstuffforlife.com .

Cerence Tour Guide Transforms Road Trips, Short Jaunts, and Everything in Between by Bringing Guided Tours Directly Into the Car

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Human activities, Transport, Driving, Road Trip, Tourism, Service industries

With two available modes, Cerence Tour Guide meets a variety of road travel needs, bringing information and insights from history, geography and architectural highlights to popular hiking routes and walking trails directly into the car.

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  • With two available modes, Cerence Tour Guide meets a variety of road travel needs, bringing information and insights from history, geography and architectural highlights to popular hiking routes and walking trails directly into the car.
  • The perfect companion for road trips and exploring new destinations, Planned Tour mode enables drivers to plan their journeys, from hour-long sightseeing trips to multi-day experiences.
  • To enrich Cerence Tour Guide with valuable, industry-leading travel content, Cerence has created an ecosystem of content partners that it will continue to expand over time.
  • Were excited to connect our marketplace of experiences to travelers using Cerence Tour Guide, said Sarah Dines, Vice President of Business Development for Viator.

2021 Is the Year of the Road Trip: Harvest Hosts Study Reveals Americans Are Ready to Travel, But Not by Plane

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Human activities, Transport, Driving, Road Trip, Service industries

To feed their travel bugs, most Americans are planning to travel more this year than they did in 2019, even before the pandemic hit.

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  • To feed their travel bugs, most Americans are planning to travel more this year than they did in 2019, even before the pandemic hit.
  • What we're seeing is that you don't have to travel halfway around the world to scratch this itch," said Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts.
  • "The survey results may seem extreme, but it comes down to the fact that many still have reservations about air travel.
  • For example, consumers can now opt to start a road trip mid-week, since they can work from anywhere even the road.

Americans Took 35% Fewer Road Trips for Thanksgiving, Arrivalist Data Shows

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 30, 2020
Articles, Holidays, Human activities, Thanksgiving, Road Trip

Road trip travel over the Thanksgiving holiday was down 35% from last year, according to travel data company, Arrivalist and its Daily Travel Index.

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  • Road trip travel over the Thanksgiving holiday was down 35% from last year, according to travel data company, Arrivalist and its Daily Travel Index.
  • Road trip activity observed over Thanksgiving made it the least traveled major holiday of the year, with less activity than observed over Memorial Day.
  • Arrivalist will continue releasing updates from Thanksgiving road trips through the rest of the holiday weekend on www.Arrivalist.com/Daily-Travel-Index .
  • Trips observed in 2020 were also shorter with trips of 50-100 miles represented 46.1% of trips, up from 44.8% the year before.

VacationRenter Partners with RVshare to Help Millions of Travelers Find the Perfect RV Rental

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Tourism, Travel, Human activities, Types of tourism, Vacation rental, Staycation, Lodging, Road Trip, Rent, Camping

With thousands of satisfied customers and a broad inventory that includes pet-friendly rentals, RVshare has the perfect RV for any vacation, road trip or temporary lodging needs.

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  • With thousands of satisfied customers and a broad inventory that includes pet-friendly rentals, RVshare has the perfect RV for any vacation, road trip or temporary lodging needs.
  • "Due to the pandemic, travelers have turned towards RV rentals for road trips and camping staycations.
  • VacationRenter has already helped tens of millions of travelers find their perfect rentals through the use of automation and AI technology.
  • VacationRenter uses automation and AI to help travelers find the perfect vacation rental.

ROAD TRIP TRAVEL TRENDS

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 18, 2020
Human Nature, Human activities, Transport, Tourism, Road Trip, Travel

Lifestyle and Travel Correspondent Amy E. Goodman has the latest in local travel trends and how to plan a safe and happy road trip for the family.

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  • Lifestyle and Travel Correspondent Amy E. Goodman has the latest in local travel trends and how to plan a safe and happy road trip for the family.
  • A recent survey by Booking.com , one of the world's leading digital travel companies, shows more than half of Americans are feeling comfortable enough to plan domestic travel in the next 6 months and they'll probably be embarking on a road trip.
  • Having a full charge on your cell phone makes for safer and easier road travel.
  • For more ideas on road travel trends, please visit betterstuffforlife.com .

72% of Americans Did Not Take Summer Vacation Due to COVID-19 Concerns According to ValuePenguin.com Survey

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Human activities, Human behavior, Transport, Holidays, Leave of absence, Vacation, Summer vacation, Road Trip

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With the pandemic sparking safety concerns and economic challenges, nearly three-fourths of Americans did not take a vacation this summer.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With the pandemic sparking safety concerns and economic challenges, nearly three-fourths of Americans did not take a vacation this summer.
  • Those who chose not to travel or take time off did so for safety reasons, but also because they felt guilty since working from home.
  • As the summer season comes to a close, ValuePenguin conducted a survey on vacation and paid time off trends to see how Americans were faring during these unprecedented times.
  • 72% of Americans did not take a summer vacation this year.Of those who did travel this summer, 71% opted for a road trip rather than flying.

Americans are Embracing the Return of the Road Trip

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Human activities, Airline, Road Trip, Industries, Human Nature

"Travelers are taking to the road this summer in order to remain socially distanced as they travel to their summer getaway," said Chris Carnicelli, CEO of Generali Global Assistance.

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  • "Travelers are taking to the road this summer in order to remain socially distanced as they travel to their summer getaway," said Chris Carnicelli, CEO of Generali Global Assistance.
  • Revival of the Great American Road Trip looks at both the historical context that led to the rise and eventual fall of the road trip after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 revolutionized the airline industry and made travel by air more accessible.
  • "As people search for quick getaways and safe travel options outside of air and hotels, we've seen a renaissance in road travel.
  • To learn more and read the entire Revival of the Great American Road Trip white paper,please visit: https://www.generalitravelinsurance.com/press/great-american-road-trip.html
    Generali Global Assistance has been a leading provider of travel insurance and other assistance services for nearly 30 years.

Skyscanner US Reveals Reasons for Road trips and Most Popular Places

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 21, 2020
Transport, Trip, Human activities, Road Trip, I (Almost) Got Away With It, English-language films, Human behavior

LONDON, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American citizens have been adapting to the measures put in place over the last few months, and as well as domestic air travel taking center stage, many are looking to escape by car.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American citizens have been adapting to the measures put in place over the last few months, and as well as domestic air travel taking center stage, many are looking to escape by car.
  • The great American road trip has been made famous by some of our favorite books and movies, but what are people looking for in 2020?
  • Skyscanner polled American travellers on skyscanner.com to find out.
  • The findings from the survey*are below:
    Many in the US are using a road trip as their break from everyday life, with most participants saying they would use the trip to escape to the mountains (35%)andjust 12% stating they wanted to visit the city
    Getting far away from their home base was also a key part of why they were looking to take a trip, withmost participants (32%)stating they would go more than 1000 miles on their trip
    The need for human connectionthat has beenunderlined by the coronavirus pandemic was evident in the findings too, with"good company" beingmost commonly namedasthe most important thing when taking a road trip
    Reasonableness is the order of the day, with 50% of respondents stating they wanted a medium, practical car for their road trip, and 35% choosing safety and convenience as the motivation behind their mode of transport
    Good scenery (25%) was the second most important thing on people's minds for their road trips, and 22% of participants named Instagram and social media as the inspiration for their trip
    Please see below the top 10 performing pickup cities for carrentalbased on searches from users in the US over the last 10 weeks: