Cheap deals drawing traveler interest
More than two-thirds of those in an extensive TripAdvisor poll say they are likely to take a spontaneous trip this fall if they can find a great deal on a flight.
That’s good news for travel providers but there’s more. Said Christine Petersen, TripAdvisor’s chief marketing officer:
“Travelers are clearly excited about some great deals on flights this fall and sound ready to jump when the price is right. Based on what travelers are researching on TripAdvisor recently, it appears the Carolinas and Florida may be travel hot spots this fall.”
TripAdvisor’s extensive fall travel survey involved more than 2,400 US respondents.
Other notable points in the survey:
• The top ten most browsed regions on TripAdvisor were Coastal South Carolina, the Jersey Shore, Florida Keys, Cape Cod, Southwest Gulf Coast, the Florida Panhandle, the Texas Gulf Coast, the North Carolina Coast, the Monterey Peninsula and Napa Valley
• “Florida also looks to be a fall hotspot as five of the top 10 most-searched US cities with airfares currently under $199 were in Florida,” said the survey. Orlando topped this list with Las Vegas in second, followed by Fort Lauderdale.
• Almost one third of respondents said they will definitely book a trip this fall because of the great flight deals.
• The number one way travelers plan to save money on their leisure travel this fall is by spending more time researching travel deals in advance, according to 45 percent. Thirty percent plan to save by eating at less expensive restaurants, 29 percent will save by staying with family, and 26 percent will visit free attractions.
• When asked what fall activities they will do this year, the most popular choice (44 percent) was viewing fall foliage. That was followed by visiting a state or county fair or fall festival, and going to a wine tasting.
By David Wilkening
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