New York City Shines as the Top Domestic
Destination, While Cancun Tops International Destinations for Sun
and Fun
NEEDHAM,
Mass., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than
half of Americans (57%) are preparing for winter travel, with 96%
of them planning to travel as much or even more than last winter,
according to Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index released today.
Seasonal data from the world's largest travel guidance platform
shows the majority (91%) will embark on trips for specific seasonal
celebrations, such as winter festivals and activities, typically
spending between 3 to 7 nights away from home to fully embrace the
holiday cheer.
Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index also spotlights the most
traveled winter destinations for 2024, with New York City ranking number one for US
domestic travelers and Cancun as
the top choice for US travelers wandering abroad.
Winter Travel: It's not Just for Holidays any
more
Winter holidays are a rare moment in time where
calendars align as both work and school may be closed for a week or
more. As a result, Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index shows that a
growing number of people are using the winter holiday season as
their main vacation season, with well over one-quarter (28%) of
travelers planning to go big and visit three or more cities during
their primary winter trip.
"Our latest Winter Travel Index shows that the vast majority of
people (85%) are flexible when selecting their destination this
season. This reflects that people are taking the opportunity to
turn travel into a vacation this period and not just use the time
off to see family," said Hilary
Fischer-Groban, Senior Director of Global Brand &
Insights at Tripadvisor. "As well as taking time to celebrate with
their nearest and dearest, there is certainly an appetite to
experience new and exciting places this winter."
2024 Top Winter Travel Destinations
From Cancun to New
York, American travelers are seeking both sun-soaked days
and city lights this winter.
For all destinations that top the Winter Travel Index for
American travelers, see below.
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Popular
International Destinations for US Travelers
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Popular Domestic
Destinations for US Travelers
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1. Cancun, Yucatan
Peninsula
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1. New York City, New
York
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2. Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
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2. Las Vegas,
Nevada
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3. Cabo San Lucas, Baja
California
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3. Orlando,
Florida
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4. Playa del Carmen,
Yucatan Peninsula
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4. Honolulu,
Hawaii
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5. Paris,
Ille-de-France
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5. Key West,
Florida
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6. London,
England
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6. New Orleans,
Louisiana
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7. Puerto Vallarta,
Jalisco
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7. Anaheim,
California
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8. Palm - Eagle Beach,
Aruba
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8. Chicago,
Illinois
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9. San Juan, Puerto
Rico
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9. Miami Beach,
Florida
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10. Bavaro, Dominican
Republic
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10. Sedona,
Arizona
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US Discretionary Spending and Travel
For Americans,
travel spending remains strong, with 93% of respondents planning to
spend the same or more than last year, and 53% planning to increase
their budget. Travel continues to be a top priority in
discretionary spending, often considered a "non-negotiable
expense." At least some travelers will be using that increased
budget on activities during their trip. Some 85% of travelers
report that activities are seen as being an essential part of their
travel.
Methodology The data cited in this release was
gathered and analyzed from two key sources:
- A Tripadvisor Consumer Sentiment Survey, based on data drawn
from an online survey of over 4,850 consumers, in partnership with
Qualtrics, conducted between September 06 -
October 03, 2024 across six countries, including
Australia, Italy, Japan,
Singapore, U.K. & U.S.
- Site behavioral data sourced from first party traffic data on
the Tripadvisor platform for searches made by travelers in the
U.S., U.K. and Japan between
August 1 - October 20, 2024 for
travel between November 1, 2024 -
January 31, 2025.
About Tripadvisor, Inc.
Tripadvisor, the world's
largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each
month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking
a trip. Travelers across the globe use Tripadvisor's
website and app to discover where to stay, what to do and
where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there
before. With more than a billion reviews and contributions,
travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on
accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious
restaurants and discover great places nearby.
Tripadvisor LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor,
Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP). The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. own and
operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses,
operating under various websites and apps.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly,
Nov 2024
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
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