Robust Fall Travel Planning Is Underway, According to Longwoods International Report

According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 74 percent of them are planning a fall day trip or overnight trip in the coming months. Of those fall travelers, 48 percent report that visiting friends and family is the primary purpose of their trips, followed by enjoying cooler weather and seasonal scenery, both at 35 percent.

"The fall road trip is an American institution, and the intent to travel this fall is strong," said Amir Eylon, Longwoods International's president and CEO. "However, concerns about the economy, gas prices and inflation are lingering among American travelers."

Half of travelers (51 percent) who are planning fall trips cite financial constraints and travel costs as factors that may limit their travel plans this fall, while 32 percent point to economic uncertainty as a limiting factor. To cope with high gas prices for travel in the next six months, 40 percent of American travelers are choosing destinations closer to home and 37 percent are reducing the number of trips they plan to take.

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