NORWALK, Conn., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After a
devastating pandemic kept us at home for over a year, Priceline did
a deep dive into how travel has changed and what trends are
emerging as we enter the spring and summer peak travel season.
"Not only are leisure travelers desperate to make up for lost
travel opportunities in 2020," says Priceline CEO Brett Keller, "but the slow recovery of business
travel and broad availability of deals will fuel even more leisure
demand."
Here are highlights of how American travel preferences are
changing:
- Escapism is top of mind. When it comes to air
travel, hotel stays and car rentals, Americans are prioritizing
warm tropical and entertainment-focused destinations, such as
Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico and Orlando, to name a few. For the complete list,
visit press.priceline.com.
- Wallet-friendly stays abound in the South and West. As
Americans begin traveling again, travel deals are more important
than ever. Priceline has identified the top 10 destinations where
the average hotel stay costs under $140 a night. Among them are Las Vegas ($87),
Denver ($116), Orlando
($125), Seattle ($129),
and Tampa ($138).
- Local exploration matters more than ever. American
travelers are opting to explore locally, with 70% of car rentals
used for road trips within their own state and driving an average
of 184 miles. Similarly, local hotel stays are on the rise.
- Package deals enable workcations. The blurring of
work-life boundaries is giving rise to the "bleisure" travel, a
hybrid extended leisure trip that incorporates work during the
vacation experience. This is fueling traveler preference for
bundled and package reservations, which streamline the booking
process and offer great savings.
- Last-minute trips are likely here to stay. Last year,
American travelers overwhelmingly shifted to last-minute bookings,
within the same week or even the same day of heading out on a trip.
While the average advanced purchase window for hotel stays is up
47% compared to 2020—showing that traveler confidence is
increasing—it is still 13% later than in 2019. With new flexible
booking options, last-minute travel offers greater peace of mind
and makes it unlikely for this behavior to change.
As domestic tourism ramps up this season, Priceline is here to
help travelers save on hotels, flights and rental cars. In fact,
the company has saved consumers over $15
billion on travel since Priceline's launch in 1998. Visit
Priceline.com to save up to 60% off on your next trip.
For the complete list of trends and details on how Americans are
traveling today, visit press.priceline.com.
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About Priceline
Priceline, part of Booking Holdings
Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], is a world leader in travel deals. Priceline
offers exclusive discounts on hotels, flights, alternative
accommodations, rental cars, cruises and packages. We offer more
than a million lodging properties, helping travelers find the right
accommodation at the right price. We negotiate great deals every
day, and put our best pricing on the Priceline app. Our deep
discounts on hotels, flights, rental cars and more are also
distributed through our partnership brand, Priceline Partner
Network. With free cancellation for many rates, 24-hour customer
assistance and the option for both pre-paid and pay upon arrival
reservations, Priceline helps millions of travelers be there for
the moments that matter. For us, and for our customers, every trip
is a big deal.
For further information, please contact:
Christina Bennett,
christina.bennett@priceline.com
Nicole Salerno,
priceline@mbooth.com
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