SEATTLE, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Expedia® reveals the latest phenomenon in pandemic
travel behavior – the 'tripping point.' The tripping point is
defined as the intense need for a break from the routine and the
moment at which day-to-day responsibilities become too much and
result in the desperate need for a change of scenery. For many
adults, it would be an understatement to say the past six months or
so have been a balancing act. Juggling new realities of work,
school, household chores and errands can become monotonous,
especially with little opportunity for a much-needed break. Through
a survey of 1,000 adults aged 18-451, Expedia examines
how reaching the tripping point impacted travelers during lockdown
and continues to shape our future trips.
- Expedia found that on average, Americans reached their tripping
point just 27 days after the introduction of stay-at-home mandates,
though a quarter (24%) reached that point in the first week
- The top three ways travelers managed these feelings were
through self-care (41%), spending more time outside (28%) and
planning a big future trip (20%)
- Nearly half (44%) of respondents are planning to travel between
October and December
The "tripping point": the latest phenomenon in pandemic travel
behavior
Nearby escapes and future-trip-planning helped alleviate
tripping point
For the 80 percent of respondents who reported reaching their
tripping point the biggest factor was the need to get out of the
house and find a change of scenery (46%). Behind that was a need
for some alone-time or space from family or roommates (25%) and
wanting to see friends or family in another location (25%).
As Americans sought to manage feelings of being cooped up, more
than a quarter of respondents said they took a road trip or
staycation (28%) or found relief by researching or dreaming of a
future trip (20%). Expedia data from April supports this finding,
with the top-searched destinations including warm-weather, relaxing
vacations spots like Mexico, the
Caribbean, Hawaii and the Maldives.2
Once restrictions eased up, survey results show it only took 20
days on average for travelers to book a trip away from home,
proving the time spent researching and dreaming was well-spent.
Looking forward to the next trip
For many, travel disruptions and limitations have only
strengthened the desire for a trip; survey data reveals that 44
percent of Americans are planning travel between October and
December.
Results also shed light on where travelers are most likely to go
when they're ready to travel freely, whether it's visiting
out-of-town friends and family (27%), heading somewhere they've
never been within the U.S. (24%) or rescheduling a trip they
couldn't take this year (20%).
Whether the ideal next trip is a beach vacation or solo
adventure tends to vary and turns out it has a lot to do with who
you spent lockdown living with. Expedia survey results found:
- Individuals who moved back in with parents or grandparents or
who lived alone during lockdown are most likely to desire a luxury,
5-star vacation with pampering and spa treatments
- Parents and those living with roommates put family-friendly
activities and accommodations at the top of their lists for their
next trip
- Couples without kids are most likely to want an all-inclusive
resort experience when they travel next
Luckily, no matter the type of trip, accommodations or top
priorities, Expedia has you covered whenever you're ready to get
away next.
- Browse deals on 4 and 5-star accommodations for a dose of
affordable luxury
- Reset with a mini-break and check out weekend getaway ideas
nearby
- Beach vacation calling your name? Get inspired searching for
All-Inclusive resorts
With COVID-19, it's important to stay safe and up to date on the
latest travel guidance and restrictions. Find out what to expect,
how to find flexible travel and other information on the Expedia
COVID-19 travel guide.
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1Tripping Point research compiled between
September 24-25, 2020 by OnePoll on
behalf of Expedia. 1,000 U.S. respondents aged 18-45.
2Data is based on search data on Expedia.com for
the search dates of 1 – 30 April
2020, for the travel dates of 1 July – 31 December
2020.
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