U.S. Consumer Travel 2018: Inspiration and Destinations

Summary

While more Americans traveled for leisure in 2017 compared to the previous year, understanding what motivated those trips and how they took shape can be tricky. In addition to deciding where to go, travelers are faced with figuring out how much to spend, whom to travel with and how to get there. As part of the U.S. Consumer Travel 2018 series, this report focuses on what inspires consumers to travel, how they decide on their destination, and the tools and information sources they rely on for inspiration and while planning their trips.

Also in this series:  

• U.S. Consumer Travel 2018: Core Consumer Metrics
• U.S. Consumer Travel 2018: Shopping and Booking
• U.S. Consumer Travel 2018: Travel Product Consumption
• U.S. Consumer Travel 2018: Family Travel