Survey Finds Individuals Wish to Take Extra Native and Shorter Escapes Throughout Summer season

Individuals hoping to take extra holidays this summer season; Solely about 1 out of three employed Individuals took all their PTO final 12 months

ResortPass launched the outcomes of a survey performed on their behalf by The Harris Ballot, revealing modifications in how Individuals view their summer season journey habits and leisure habits. The survey discovered that 72% of Individuals say they usually want that they had extra memorable summer season outings as soon as the season is over, probably partly as a result of Individuals solely took 1.6 holidays, on common, final summer season, whereas 70% of employed Individuals (outlined as these employed full-time) say that until they’re taking a visit, they only keep at dwelling throughout PTO in the summertime.

Nevertheless, there are a number of methods Individuals could shift their habits, together with taking extra holidays – 56% extra, on common, than in 2023 – and making time for extra frequent, shorter journeys – 67% of Individuals agree that taking extra shorter journeys is extra restful than taking fewer, longer holidays and 85% of employed Individuals say they really feel recharged after taking solely someday off of labor. By becoming in additional native escapes, Individuals are practically thrice extra more likely to journey domestically (inside 100 miles) than internationally this summer season (49% vs. 18%).

“Shoppers are realizing that in the event that they rely solely on lengthy holidays for relaxation and rest, they will not profit from their PTO and will probably be lacking out on each the recharge and memorable experiences they’ll match in by taking extra common temporary escapes,” stated Michael Wolf, Chief Government Officer at ResortPass. “Native getaways and daycations have gotten the brand new norm, and that is why the thought of day-guesting – utilizing the lodge facilities with out having to guide an in a single day keep – suits proper into this development.”

Full Survey Findings

Time Off

• On common, Individuals took 1.6 holidays final summer season, however ideally Individuals wish to take a median of two.5 summer season holidays
• 70% of employed Individuals usually hang around at dwelling after they have day without work in the course of the summer season and have no journeys deliberate
• Solely 36% of employed Individuals say they took all their paid day without work from work final 12 months
• 67% of Individuals say taking extra quick holidays could be extra restful than taking fewer longer holidays
• 85% of employed Individuals say they really feel recharged after taking a break day of labor
• 83% of Individuals say you can also make higher use of lodge facilities when you’re taking holidays on dates when most individuals aren’t off work

Leisure

• Individuals are practically 3 instances extra more likely to journey domestically (inside 100 miles) this summer season than internationally (49% vs 18%)
• A majority of Individuals could look again on the summer season with remorse, with 72% saying they “usually want that they had extra memorable summer season outings as soon as the season is over”
• 51% of Individuals say meals tastes higher poolside; 59% of Gen Z (ages 18-27) and millennials (ages 28-43) mixed say this
• The highest meals Individuals say is their favourite to eat poolside is ice cream (26%), adopted by burgers (23%), pizza (19%) and chips & guacamole (18%); Salad was solely 7%.
• Individuals spent 7 days, on common, poolside final summer season; 31% spent NO days poolside final summer season.

Survey Methodology
The ResortPass Summer season Survey was performed by The Harris Ballot from Might 10-14, 2024 amongst 2,094 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, amongst whom 895 are employed full-time. The sampling precision of Harris on-line polls is measured through the use of a Bayesian credible interval. For this examine, the pattern information is correct to inside +/- 2.5 proportion factors utilizing a 95% confidence stage.