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Here's How You Traveled in 2023

By Matt Ortile

If you've traveled at all in the past year or so, you've likely noticed a fascinating collective energy moving through airports, on board trains, and across the ocean: excited, antsy, even a little bit frenzied. The anxious rebound from the travel restrictions of the pandemic were obvious everywhere you looked. Social media feeds were bursting with photographs of everyone in some faraway destination (most often Positano or Lake Como). In nearly every major publication, there were trend pieces about “revenge travel.” Even last year’s aviation fiascos like the meltdowns at Southwest Airlines and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport served to underscore the point: Everyone is traveling again.

All of the above was verified by the results of Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 , with one pleasant caveat: As frantic as our traveling in the past year appeared to be, most trips were actually about leisure, taking our time, finding relaxation, and using our vacation days. And bucket-list trips. A lot of you went on bucket-list trips. (What do you know that we don’t?)

For more of the highlights and takeaways from this year’s survey, read on. May they invite you to reflect on your own year in travel—and get excited for what’s to come next .

Nearly all of you are traveling for leisure again

After so many years defined by constraints and travel limitations, everyone had many different reasons over the past year to book a trip: about 69% of readers said they went to new-to-them places, and 47% said they returned to a familiar or favorite destination; 61% said they traveled internationally, and 39% said they took local trips. About 43% of respondents said they took trips to see family, but also—trend alert!—23% said they took solo trips, up from 14% in our 2021 survey , making good on their promises to hit the road on their own .

These days, you’re seeking rest and restoration

Speaking of rest, 75% of survey respondents used all of their vacation days in 2022. (Most Americans don't take enough of their vacation days , so this is nice to see.) Among our readers, 70% said they took trips with the goals of relaxation in mind; 28% specified that wellness was part of their travel intentions.

At the same time, many travelers hit the road (or the air, or sea) to celebrate the excitement of life. Adventure travel was big with 63% of our readers; 38% went on trips to commemorate birthdays, honeymoons, and other celebrations; and group trips among friends took up 38% of your travel. It’s true—there’s nothing like the euphoria of actually getting the entire group chat to Tuscany .

You’re traveling for longer periods of time—and more slowly

In 2022, survey respondents said that they wanted to maximize their future trips, whether by going to places they’d never been before or taking a long, long, long trip. According to this year’s results, that’s exactly what they did. Nearly two in three (65%) took a trip that lasted a week or longer, while 41% traveled for 11 days or more. Roughly one in four took trips lasting over two weeks.

Traveling for longer also meant you had more room for multi-destination itineraries (39% of respondents took such trips) or you prioritized traveling slowly. When asked about slow travel —that is to say, staying in a place for more days than usual with a focus on learning more about the people, culture, music, and food of that place—about 38% of respondents said they planned to take such a trip. Roughly half said they were intrigued by the idea, but had no plans to do it just yet.

You’re sneaking in travel however you can

Though you’re all traveling for longer, a great many of you are also sneaking in a cheeky little trip here and there however you can. Getaways were big with many of you in 2022: 51% of readers said they took weekend getaways , while 28% said they managed short, mid-week getaways. And 9% said they took remote work trips, fusing travel with the ability to work wherever they are.

You’re taking the bucket-list trips of your dreams

In 2022, 22% of survey respondents said they plan to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip. So many of you had great follow-through: about 36% of this year’s respondents said they took a bucket-list trip . After all we’ve been through since 2020, it’s plain to see that savvy travelers know that the present is a gift, that we should seize joy—and see the world—while we can.

What’s in store for 2024 (and beyond)

In the future, more and more of you may be hitting the high seas. Though only 27% of respondents took a cruise in 2022, many are cruise-curious and willing to book a ticket under certain circumstances. For more than half of respondents, the key factors will be about finding the right itineraries, schedules, and prices; 47% said they were interested in sailing on smaller ships—perhaps with Emerald Cruises, voted the best cruise line in our small ships category .

The intersection of travel and sustainability is a growing area of interest for 29% of those who took the survey. Those travelers say that they want to support local businesses (75% of respondents), eat at places that locally source food (60%), conserve water wherever possible (54%), and avoid single-use plastics (54%).

As for the rest of the year and beyond? At the time of the survey, three in four respondents said they have two or more trips booked for the rest of 2023; 10% even said they had seven or more already planned. And though their travel calendars for 2024 were relatively open—only 34% said they have one, two, or three trips booked for next year—there's still plenty of time to book.

Need some inspiration? Review the winners of our Readers’ Choice Awards in 2023: pick one of the best cities in the world to visit; the best spa resorts , if you need a wellness retreat; or the best islands if you need a sunny and sandy getaway—and start planning how you’ll get there. And remember: Use your vacation days.

For more of our Readers’ Choice Awards, see all the survey results here .

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Sustainable Travel Survey 2022 — 87% Say It’s Important, 82% to Make More Eco-Friendly Travel Decisions, 78% Pay More to Lower Carbon Footprint

Update – See our new 2023 Sustainable Travel Survey and compare the results to this article’s 2022 results.

We are now less than a month away from Earth Day 2022. Our Summer 2022 Travel Survey revealed 81% plan to travel this summer. And, nearly 51% intend to fly on a plane. 42% of American adults even say they will travel more than last year. With COVID restrictions fading and more people eager to vacation, we wanted to turn our focus back to sustainable travel.

Since Earth Day is around the corner, we conducted this 2022 Sustainable Travel Survey to gauge Americans’ sentiment to lowering their carbon footprint with travel. We wanted to know if more people are worried about sustainable vacation measures than when we conducted our 2021 survey . How important is sustainable travel to Americans? Would people be willing to spend more money to reduce their carbon footprint when they take a trip? How much thought do Americans put into sustainable travel? Please read below to find out answers to these questions and more.

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How important is sustainable travel (environmentally friendly) to you?

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Let’s take a look at the survey results:

• Very Important. — 34.22%
• Somewhat Important. — 53.10%
• Not at All Important. — 12.68%

Interesting Demographic Comparison — American adults in the Middle Atlantic region are the most likely to say sustainable travel has at least some importance to them. 93.06% of people in this region said environmentally friendly travel is somewhat important or very important to them. The Middle Atlantic region contains the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Key Takeaway — More than 87% of American adults say sustainable travel is either Somewhat Important or Very Important to them. The 87.32% represents nearly 225 million people based on the current census . This is 4.65% more people than in our 2021 sustainable travel survey. 4.65% may not seem like a lot, but it represents nearly 12 million which is quite substantial. Many more people are becoming aware of sustainable travel methods and find it important to them. Additionally, 34.22% of people say sustainable travel is very important to them this year. Last year only 26.10% said it was very important to them which equates to a nearly 24% increase in people saying sustainable travel is very important.

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Do you intend to make more sustainable (eco-friendly) decisions when planning travel?

• Yes, regardless if it inconveniences me. — 29.84%
• Yes, but only if it does not inconvenience me. — 51.73%
• No. — 18.43%

Interesting Demographic   Comparison  — The youngest generation of American adults aged 18-29 is most likely to make more sustainable decisions when planning travel. 92.31% of people in this age group said that. On the other hand, the oldest generation of American adults over 60 is the least likely to make more sustainable decisions when planning travel. Only 76.3% of those over 60 intend to do this.

Key Takeaway  —  Nearly 82% of American adults say they intend to make more eco-friendly decisions when planning travel. The 81.57% includes the 29.84% that says they will do it regardless if it inconveniences them. Also, it includes the 51.73% of American adults that say they will do it only if it does not inconvenience them. In total, the 81.57% represents 210 million people. It is also 6.72% or over 17 million more people than said they intend to make more sustainable travel choices last year.

Which factor is most important to you when booking travel?

• Cost. — 59.58%
• Time and Convenience. — 33.58%
• Sustainability and Carbon Footprint. — 6.84%

Interesting Demographic   Comparison  — Women are more likely than men to say cost is the most important factor when they book travel. 64.84% of women said cost was most important while only 53.82% of men did. On the other hand, men are more likely to say time and convenience are most important to them when booking travel. 39.14% of men said this while only 28.47% of women did. Men and women have a similar importance opinion on sustainability and carbon footprint.

Key Takeaway  —  Nearly 7% of American adults say sustainability and carbon footprint is the most important factor when booking travel . The 6.84% may seem like a small figure, but it still represents nearly 18 million people. Additionally, the 6.84% is a 36% increase from 2021 when only 4.38% of American adults said sustainability and carbon footprint was the most important factor.

How much more would you be willing to spend on your vacation in order to lower your carbon footprint from the trip?

• $0. — 21.72%
• Less than $50. — 33.39%
• Between $50 and $250. — 33.21%
• Between $250 and $500. — 9.22%
• Over $500. — 2.46%

Interesting Demographic   Comparison  — People in the Middle Atlantic region of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are most likely to say they will pay more for a vacation to lower their carbon footprint. 84.39% of people in the Middle Atlantic region said this. This shouldn’t be surprising as the Middle Atlantic region also was the one that was most likely to say sustainable travel was important to them. The East South Central region contains the Americans least likely to spend more money to reduce their carbon footprint when traveling. Only 72.06% of people in this region said they would. The East South Central region is made up of the states Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Key Takeaway  —  Over 78% of American adults would pay more for a vacation to lower their carbon footprint. The 78.28% represents 202 million people. It also is more than the 71.37%, or 184 million people, that said they would pay more for a vacation last year. Additionally, 11.68% of American adults or 30 million people said they would spend $250 or more to lower their carbon footprint when traveling. Also, 2.46% or more than 6 million Americans said they would spend over $500! Earth day is going to be more important than ever as more and more people are prepared to fight climate change.

Do you think there are enough sustainable travel options when it comes to flights, hotels, and rental cars?

• Yes. — 18.16%
• No. — 37.41%
• I do not know. — 44.43%

Interesting Demographic   Comparison  — Women are less likely than men to think that there are enough sustainable travel options. Only 15.95% of women think there is enough while 20.55% of men think there are enough sustainable travel options for flights, hotels, and rental cars. Women are also more likely to say they simply do not know. 47.68% of women said they do not know while only 40.70% of men did.

Key Takeaway  — More than 37% of people do not think there are enough sustainable travel options when it comes to flights, hotels, and rental cars. Another 44.43% of people do not know. This means 81.84% either think there are not enough sustainable travel options or simply do not know. The 81.84% represents 210 million people. This is a large portion of people thinking there are not enough sustainable options or not knowing if there is. As Earth Day approaches, it’s time for us as a society to continue to produce more sustainable options and to educate the public.

Do you go out of your way to find sustainable travel options by using filters like “low emissions” when searching for flights or other similar filters for hotels and rental cars?

• Yes. — 19.43%
• No. — 36.59%
• I did not know those filters existed. — 43.98%

Interesting Demographic   Comparison  — The younger generations are more likely to go out of their way to find sustainable travel options. 23.08% of American adults aged 18-29 say they do this. And, 25.94% of American adults aged 30-44 say they do. On the other hand, only 18.02% of those aged 45-60 do. And, only 10.37% of American adults over age 60 say they go out of their way to find sustainable travel options.

Key Takeaway  —  Nearly 2 out of every 10 American adults say they go out of their way to find sustainable travel options . The 19.43% equates to 50 million people. 50 million people intentionally using filters to find sustainable travel options is a substantial amount. 43.98% of Americans also do not even know these filters exist. If the public were more educated about these filters and sustainable travel options, we would likely see a very large increase in people using them.

How careful are you with water and energy usage while in a hotel or Airbnb compared to at home? (e.g. Do you turn off lights and fans when not using them?)

• Less Careful than at Home. — 13.50%
• The Same as at Home. — 76.64%
• More Careful than at Home. — 9.85%

Interesting Demographic   Comparison  — The youngest generation of American adults aged 18-29 are more likely to be less careful than at home with energy usage in a hotel or Airbnb. 18.55% of Americans in this age group said this which is much higher than the average. On the other hand, American adults over 60 are the least likely to be less careful than at home. This makes sense as the older generations tend to be much more respectful of others’ belongings.

Key Takeaway  —  13.50% of American adults or 35 million people say they are less careful than at home when it comes to energy usage at a hotel or Airbnb. On the other hand, 9.85% or 25 million people say they are more careful than at home. It is upsetting to see that more Americans are less respectful of other peoples’ property and energy.

Survey Methodology

This 2022 Sustainable Travel Survey was conducted by SurveyMonkey on behalf of The Vacationer. In total, 1,096 Americans over the age of 18 were polled on March 1. Of those surveyed, 46.71% were male and 53.29% were female. The age breakdown of participants included in this survey was 20.20% in the range 18-29, 29.25% in the range 30-44, 25.87% in the range 45-60, and 24.68% over 60. This survey has a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of ±3.026%. You can learn more about SurveyMonkey’s sampling method by clicking here .

The questions were chosen and the results were analyzed by the post author, Eric Jones, who is a Mathematics and Statistics Professor at Rowan College South Jersey .

Editorial Disclosure:   Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.  

By Eric Jones

Eric Jones is the co-founder and head of operations of The Vacationer. He uses his background in mathematics as a professor at Rowan College South Jersey to conduct statistical studies and surveys on traveling and vacations. Having traveled to all 50 states and over 30 countries, Eric is well-equipped to recommend travel destinations and new adventures to those seeking lifetime experiences.

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Global Rescue members — the world’s most experienced travelers — have definite ideas about their travel and are forging ahead with their plans. Here’s a roundup of the results from the Global Rescue Summer 2022…

Global Rescue members — the world’s most experienced travelers — have definite ideas about their travel and are forging ahead with their plans. Here’s a roundup of the results from the Global Rescue Summer 2022 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey.  

The return to the travel world has been a roller coaster. There are the ups of more countries welcoming visitors, fewer COVID protocols and fewer hospitalizations – and the downs of the BA.5 variant, airline disruptions and the rising cost of travel.

But Global Rescue members — the world’s most experienced travelers — have definite ideas about their 2022-2023 travel and are moving ahead and forging plans to overcome travel barriers. Here’s a roundup of 2,100 responses from the world’s most experienced travelers who shared their answers about travel in the Global Rescue Summer 2022 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey.

Travel Inflation

Inflation is having a minimal impact on travel: 79% report inflation won’t cause them to cancel their travel plans.

In fact, 21% plan to spend more time and money on trips to make up for curtailed travel due to the pandemic.

“Travelers are sending a clear message. They are eager to return to family vacations, adventure travels and business trips,” said Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Commerce. “By overwhelming margins, they are pressing forward with international and domestic travel despite rising costs and airline staff shortages. They are confident they’ll be able to travel and return home.”

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Travel Is Happening

Sixty-eight percent of survey respondents have already traveled internationally since the pandemic. The balance expects to travel abroad by the end of the year (16%) or in the first three months of 2023 (9%).

The numbers have been rising consistently for more than a year. The Spring 2022 Global Rescue Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey found more than half of the respondents (56%) have traveled internationally since the pandemic, a 33% increase compared to the Winter 2021 survey.

Global Rescue member Nate Bennett and his wife made multiple international trips; two to Costa Rica in the summer of 2021 and another trip to Botswana in 2022.

“We are vaccinated and happy to wear a mask,” he said. “Costa Rica is very careful, especially in the tourist industry, and you live basically 24×7 outdoors. It felt safe there — which is why we went back a second time just two months later.”

Industry Challenges

Staff shortages among pilots, flight attendants, gate agents and ground crews — a new challenge disrupting summer travel — are affecting travel schedules, but the majority of our survey respondents (58%) have not been touched by it.

Cruising Returns

Cruises are back on the travel list, too. Forty percent of respondents have already taken a cruise since the pandemic started or, if they haven’t, they plan to this year. Nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents feel much safer or safe enough to cruise compared to only 19% of respondents earlier this year.

COVID Concerns

After two years of pandemic-related travel restrictions, a third of survey respondents continue to experience “re-entry” to travel anxiety with worries about where to go, or when to get back to travel.

The biggest international travel fear is testing positive for COVID and being stranded away from home. The good news is that fear is declining. A third of respondents (33%) listed this fear as the most concerning but it represents a 37% decrease from early 2022.

“‘ What if I get COVID? ’ is a top question we get when fielding inquiries,” said Jenna Chase, director of operations for  Ubuntu Travel , a travel agency specializing in luxury, bespoke African safari tours. “Travelers want to know what to expect and what they need to do if it happens to them.”

But fear isn’t cancelling travel plans. Despite reports of the latest COVID-19 variant, BA.5, generating waves of reinfections and single-digit increases in U.S. hospitalizations, nearly 80% say the threat of a new COVID variant is unlikely to make them cancel or postpone international travel this year.

“Whether it is revenge travel or responsible travel following vaccination — or a combination of both —travelers feel safe enough to plan trips and vacations because they’re vaccinated, borders are open and they have confidence they’ll be able to get home if the worst happens,” Richards said.

Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Other travel concerns include:

• Having an accident (24%)
• Trip cancellation (21%)
• Civil unrest/terrorism (8%)
• Being robbed, war, natural disasters and difficulty finding a COVID-19 testing facility (2% each)

The majority of travelers (60%) report some level of concern about international travel since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war. While 90% have not changed their travel plans due to the war, more than a third are buying security evacuation protection as an additional precaution.

But for trips to Eastern Europe, the opposite is happening. More than half of travelers (58%) who planned or were planning a trip to Russia, Ukraine or any other country in Eastern Europe report the Russia-Ukraine conflict caused them to cancel or postpone travel to those areas. The data represents a 28% jump in the share of travelers canceling or postponing trips to the region compared to survey responses collected early this year.

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The pandemic has generated a tectonic shift in the traveler mindset. The majority of travelers (64%) say medical evacuation services are more important than Cancel For Any Reason (18%) insurance or traditional travel insurance (15%).

“Travelers learned emergency rescue and evacuation services are essential, whether it’s due to COVID, a natural disaster, civil unrest or simply needing emergency help when you’re traveling. Travel protection for emergency medical services and evacuation is no longer optional; it’s obligatory,” Richards said.

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In August, we surveyed the uTest community to determine how people are using travel and hospitality apps, assess their satisfaction with the apps they use, and identify the most common flaws they encounter. Out of more than 5,000 global respondents to Applause’s August 2022 survey on travel and hospitality app use and user satisfaction, 82% had traveled at least once in the past year; 92% said they have at least one travel or hospitality app installed on their mobile devices.

How satisfied are users with the apps they’re using? More than two-thirds reported they were somewhat or extremely satisfied with the apps they used for planning travel details. In addition, 63% of the respondents said the apps they use have been helpful in managing recent travel challenges such as cancellations, delays, or closures.

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When plans change and travelers need to adjust mid-trip, it’s crucial that apps help them efficiently and quickly manage those changes.

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We asked survey respondents to share what they saw as the most important features of a travel and hospitality app. Of 16,274 responses (participants could choose multiple options), these emerged as the top five criteria:

Helps keep all information in one place: 18%

Connects well to payment devices: 16%

Sends texts for reminders, updates or changes (travel times, cancellations, reservation times): 15%

Provides a seamless, intuitive experience: 14%

Feels secure; info is protected: 14%

People report using apps to coordinate various aspects of travel – everything from booking flights and accommodations to making meal reservations and entertainment purchases, such as tickets and tours.

Travel and hospitality organizations are doing a good job personalizing customer experiences. Most survey respondents said they felt like travel apps understand their preferences at least sometimes and are personalized to their needs. Only 6% reported that the apps they use do not understand their needs or offer any personalization at all.

While things seem to be looking up for travel and hospitality companies, seamless digital experiences will remain key as the industry continues to recover. Thorough testing that ensures customers who veer off the happy path can use apps to maintain – or regain – control over their trips will set leaders apart. Learn more about how to meet and exceed customer expectations in the recent State of Digital Quality in Travel & Hospitality report.

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As a Club Wyndham owner, you’re used to living your bucket list each and every day — with the space and flexibility to make it possible. But how do your fellow travelers’ vacations compare? A recent survey of 2,000 American travelers proved that vacation is a necessity, with 86% of respondents saying they consider vacation as a form of self-care. An even more illuminating finding? 46% of respondents hope “traveler” is on their calling card, wanting to be known for their wanderlust by the people in their lives.

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Travel experts at The Vacationer released their 2024 summer travel survey results this week, giving an overview of what travelers can expect this summer season beginning on Memorial Day weekend.

The anonymous survey asked more than 1,000 American adults if and how they plan to travel this summer. Mathematics professor Eric Jones of Rowan College, South Jersey, analyzed the results.

According to the survey, nearly 82% of Americans plan to travel this summer, which could be more than 212 million adults throughout the season.

This number is down from summer 2023, with 3% fewer people intending to travel at least once this summer.

While nearly 52%, or 132 million Americans, said they would fly this summer, air travelers are down compared to last summer, when 54% intended to fly at least once.

According to The Points Guy, airline passengers could be in for another busy summer travel season in the U.S. and internationally. Experts also don’t expect fairs to drop significantly compared to last summer.

The average domestic airfare for June will cost about $303, with round-trip routes trending lower for July and August, according to The Points Guy.

According to The Vacationer survey, the most popular method of travel is by road. Seventy-five percent of Americans intend to take at least one road trip this summer, most driving somewhere within 100 miles of their home. 

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Less than 21% will stick to a destination within 250 miles from home, and 5.8% will drive more than 1,000 miles from home. 

How much road trip travelers pay at the gas pump this summer remains to be seen. 

According to AAA, the increasing gas prices may be about to stall – at least for a little while. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.67, about two months ahead of Memorial Day weekend, when the summer travel season begins. 

“The situation overseas with war in both the Middle East and Ukraine has the oil market on edge,” AAA Andrew Gross spokesperson said. “But this is also the time of year we may see a bit of a lull in gasoline demand between the end of spring breaks and ahead of Memorial Day. So the national average for gas may waffle a bit with small increases, some flat days, and even some price dips.”

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Americans who have traveled internationally stand out in their views and knowledge of foreign affairs

Do people who travel think differently about the world? A new Pew Research Center survey suggests they do.

Americans who have traveled internationally are more interested in and knowledgeable about foreign affairs, feel closer to others around the world, and favor a more active foreign policy, according to the survey of 3,576 U.S. adults conducted in spring 2023. We also surveyed people in 23 other countries about their international travel habits.

This analysis examines international travel with a focus on Americans’ travel, including which Americans travel abroad and how their interest in the world and views of international affairs differ from others.

For this analysis, we surveyed 3,576 U.S. adults from March 20 to March 26, 2023; 3,581 U.S. adults from March 21 to March 27, 2022; and 10,606 U.S. adults from June 14 to June 27, 2021. Everyone who took part in these surveys is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the ATP’s methodology .

For non-U.S. data, this report draws on nationally representative surveys of 27,285 adults conducted from Feb. 20 to May 22, 2023. All surveys were conducted over the phone with adults in Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Surveys were conducted face-to-face in Hungary, Poland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. In Australia, we used a mixed-mode probability-based online panel.

Here are the June 2021 survey questions and responses used in this analysis. Those for the March 2022 survey may be found here , as well as those for the March 2023 survey .

How many Americans have traveled internationally?

Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more. About a quarter (23%) have not traveled internationally, though most in this group say they would if they had the opportunity.

Related:  How experience with international travel varies across 24 countries

To analyze how Americans’ travel experiences relate to their attitudes on other questions, we placed people into three categories:

• Globe-trotters have traveled to at least five other countries. About a quarter of the U.S. public (26%) falls into this category.
• Casual travelers have traveled to between one and four other countries. Half of Americans fall into this category.
• Nontravelers have never left the United States. This category includes 23% of Americans.

Compared with Americans, people in many European nations are more likely to have traveled to five or more other countries. For instance, 88% of Swedes have done so.

However, international travel is much less common in many middle-income nations. It is strongly correlated with a nation’s gross domestic product per capita. (For more on international travel and views about global engagement, read “Attitudes on an Interconnected World.” )

Who travels internationally?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, older people are more likely than younger people to have traveled internationally. Americans ages 65 and older are more than twice as likely as adults under 30 to fall into our globe-trotter category (37% vs. 17%).

Income is even more strongly related to travel than age. Two-thirds of upper-income Americans have traveled to at least five countries, compared with 9% of Americans with lower incomes.

Similarly, Americans with a postgraduate degree are far more likely to be globe-trotters than those with a high school education or less (59% vs. 10%).

Residents of suburban and urban areas generally have more international travel experience than people who live in rural areas.

There are no significant partisan differences when it comes to international travel: 26% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents qualify as globe-trotters, as do 28% of Republicans and GOP leaners.

Do travelers know more about the world?

Globe-trotters are especially likely to say they are interested in foreign affairs and follow international news. Casual travelers, in turn, are more likely than nontravelers to do so.

Globe-trotters are also the most knowledgeable about international affairs. In 2022, we conducted an international affairs quiz , asking Americans 12 questions related to international news. On average, globe-trotters got 8.2 of the 12 questions correct, compared with 6.4 for casual travelers and 4.2 for nontravelers.

Is international travel related to views of global engagement?

International travel experience is also linked to Americans’ views about international affairs and their feelings of connection to other people around the world.

When asked which comes closest to their view, 57% of globe-trotters say the U.S. should be active in world affairs, while 43% say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems in other countries and concentrate on problems at home. In contrast, most casual travelers and nontravelers say the U.S. should focus on problems at home.

In all three groups, at least half of respondents say that when the U.S. is making foreign policy, it should take other countries’ interests into account – even if that means making compromises. But globe-trotters are especially likely to hold that view.

Globe-trotters are also particularly likely to say they feel close to people around the world, with 42% saying so. By comparison, 34% of casual travelers and 30% of nontravelers say this.

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Alaska Airlines, Hilton hotels top travel Customer Satisfaction Index

While most travel-related news recently has centered on incidents related to Boeing jets, that’s not doing much to change people’s enthusiasm for getting away from it all.

The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s annual Travel Survey for 2023–2024 is out, and for airlines at least, customer satisfaction has never been this high. That might not be surprising, given the ongoing trends of revenge travel and overall wanderlust, but some of the specifics might raise eyebrows.

Alaska Airlines, for instance, was ranked as the top airline for the second year in a row in the study. That came despite the widely reported in-flight loss of a door in January 2024. That incident was blamed on Boeing, which made the plane, rather than Alaska, but it resulted in the grounding of much of the carrier’s fleet, causing inconveniences for travelers.

In the survey, however (which interviewed 16,352 customers between April 2023 and March 2024), Alaska saw its overall customer service score increase by 1% over the previous year to 82. American Airlines came in second, with a score of 79.

United was the only carrier to see its score lower, losing three points.

Among hotels, Hilton led the list, topping IHG and Hyatt. Wyndham was the lowest-ranked chain. Hotels, in general, are on an upswing with consumers. After hitting a 15-year low in 2022, consumer sentiment began to rise last year and was up another 3% this year. As with airlines, the increase is said to be due to an increase in staffing levels and a return to normal operations.

National was the top-rated car rental chain, followed by Alamo (which led last year’s list) and Avis, which tied for second. Lyft and Uber were tied among customer satisfaction in ride-sharing.

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The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) recently launched a major survey designed to learn more details about travel trends and patterns in Northeast Ohio.

About 550,000 households throughout five counties (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina) will be randomly selected to complete the survey.

The survey data will help set transportation priorities within the region and prioritize local transportation projects. The survey will also help transportation planners determine how to improve mobility, roads, and public transportation; reduce traffic congestion; and enhance walking and bicycling opportunities.

The survey will be sent to a random sample of  Northeast Ohio residents. Households are initially contacted by mail and asked to respond to a brief survey about their daily travel, including the places they go and details about the type of transportation they use to get there.

Responses will be used to understand where people are trying to go in their daily lives, how they get there, and how much time and effort it takes them.

The survey results create a snapshot of how the transportation system in the region is used.

Transportation planners will use that snapshot to plan and develop improvements.

Residents can help by participating in the survey if they receive an invitation in the mail.

Each household invited to the survey represents thousands of other households, with similar demands and needs in nearby neighborhoods that were not selected, according to the release.

For more information. call the hotline at 1-877-378-2749 or visit the website at NEOTravelSurvey.com .

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Economic scenario

1.1 what is your forecast for real gdp growth (year-over-year percentage change) in canada.

Note: Respondents were asked to calculate the four-quarter (year-over-year) growth rate based on the end of Q4. GDP is gross domestic product.

1.2 What is the probability of real GDP growth in Canada being in each of the following ranges at the end of 2024 and 2025?

Note: GDP is gross domestic product.

1.3 Please identify up to three upside risks to your growth outlook for Canada.

* Share of respondents who selected each risk

1.4 Please identify up to three downside risks to your growth outlook for Canada.

1.5 how would you characterize the current level of canadian gdp relative to potential output.

Note: GDP is gross domestic product. The output gap is the difference between the current level of Canadian GDP and the level of potential output.

1.6 What is the probability of the Canadian economy being in a recession in each of the following individual time frames?*

* A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, as measured by real gross domestic product.

1.7 What is your forecast for annual total CPI inflation in Canada?

Note: Respondents were asked to estimate, based on the end of Q4, the four-quarter (year-over-year) consumer price index (CPI) inflation in Canada.

1.8 What is the probability of annual total CPI inflation in Canada being in each of the following ranges at the end of 2024 and 2025?

Note: CPI is the consumer price index.

Monetary policy

2.1 what is your forecast for the bank of canada’s policy interest rate, 2.2 how would you describe the balance of risks around your forecast for the bank of canada’s policy interest rate, 2.3 at what level do you expect the policy rate to peak in the current cycle in canada, 2.4 what is your estimate of the long-term nominal neutral rate in canada, financial assets, 3. according to your economic scenario, what is your point estimate for the following, on this page table of contents.

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