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Travel trends 2012 forecasted.
Monday, 5th December 2011
Source : TripAdvisor
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Annual survey reveals beach breaks
top choice for 2012; cultural trips and cruises surge in popularity
while travel spending to increase for nearly one-third of travelers.
TripAdvisor® announced the results of its annual travel trends survey of more
than 2,700 U.S. travelers. Despite the current economic climate, 31 percent
anticipate they will spend more on leisure travel next year, while 49 percent
expect to spend the same amount as they did in 2011.
Seventy-nine percent of respondents plan to spend a minimum of $3,000 on
vacations in the coming year, 57 percent will pay out at least $5,000 and 21
percent will invest $10,000 or more on 2012 leisure travel.
Ninety percent of respondents are planning to take two or more leisure trips
next year, and 24 percent are planning five or more getaways.
Beach Bums and Culture Vultures: Top Trip Picks Travelers are Planning for
2012
Beach trip - 44%
Cultural trip (e.g., visiting museums or historic sites) - 42%
Road trip - 40%
City trip - 36%
Guys or girlfriends getaway - 24%
Trip-o-Meter: Culture, Cruising and Castaway Experiences on the Rise in
2012
The Hotspot List: Destinations in Americans' Sights
Lodging Barometer: Travelers' Accommodation Picks for 2012
Trip-o-Meter: Culture, Cruising and Castaway Experiences on the Rise in 2012
The Hotspot List: Destinations in Americans' Sights
Sixty-eight
percent plan to travel outside the U.S. in 2012 and among these
globetrotters,
54 percent will visit Europe, 52 percent will go to a
North American destination outside the U.S. (such as Canada or Mexico),
and 12 percent will travel to Asia.
The top three international cities U.S. travelers plan to visit are Paris, London and Rome. The top three U.S. cities for 2012 are New York City, Las Vegas and San Francisco.
Lodging Barometer: Travelers' Accommodation Picks for 2012
Mobile Devices: A "Go To" Travel Resource in 2012
44 percent of U.S. travelers plan on using their mobile phone or smartphone more as a travel resource during trips in 2012.
47 percent expect to use their mobile device for their travel needs at their destination. 37
percent will use a mobile device for restaurants research, 27 percent
will use one for attractions research, and 26 percent will use one for
accommodations research. 31 percent plan to use travel apps on their mobile device or smartphone in 2012. 16 percent plan to use travel apps on their tablet devices.
Top Eco-friendly Traveler Actions for 2012
Participating in a hotel's linen or towel re-use program - 71%
Switching off the air-conditioning or heat when leaving the hotel room - 51%
Select a hotel specifically for its "green" or
environmentally-conscious credentials - 12%
"U.S. travelers will be spreading their wings far and wide in 2012, with
68 percent planning international trips," said Karen Drake, senior
director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Sun and sand remain an
enduringly popular choice, but the coming year will also see a renewed
interest in cultural trips, as Americans seek to combine precious downtime
with enriching experiences.
" Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Media Group Sites,
Worldwide, August 2011
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