#Trending - Long Weekend Trips Are Passé, Unique Lodging Options Trend, Impact Travel Is Growing, And More Americans Are Using Travel Agents

The work from home lifestyle has had an impact on getaways as nobody wants to leave for a quickie weekend break anymore. Travel trends continue to morph as consumers seek unique lodging options. People want to know their travel dollars are having an impact, and more consumers are opting to use a travel agent post pandemic. It's all here in your 3-minute read.

Long Weekend Trips Are Passé

Chalk it up to more flexible work schedules and saved up PTO and it’s easy to see why travelers are abandoning shorter trips in favor of longer stays. New data from VRBO reveals travelers are favoring longer stays for their next getaway, with 75% more likely to book trips of at least seven nights this summer. Read more in PureWow here.

Close To Home, Unique, And Off-The-Beaten-Path Options

What are Americans thinking for travel this summer? Recent surveys are showing we are opting for off-the-beaten-path locations, travelers are increasingly looking for unique lodgings where the outdoors are easily accessible, and 70% are taking road trips within their own state and driving an average of 184 miles from home. Read more in Business Insider here.

Impact Travel Is Becoming More Prevalent

There's no denying our society is incredibly aware of the impact of everything from words and titles to actions. That awareness is now moving to the travel space as people are becoming more conscious of the places they visit and how the companies they invest their tourism dollars with actually treat the local communities they make their money from. The goal of Impact Travel is to ensure healthy communities are the basis for a healthy tourism sector. Read more in Travel Binger here.

Travelers Are More Likely To Use A Travel Agent Post Pandemic

Perhaps it's the desire to have someone else fight for your refunds in the event you need to change travel plans, but a new ASTA survey has revealed an increase in travelers using travel agents. The study found that pre-pandemic, that more than a quarter of travelers (27%) always or often used a travel advisor. Following the pandemic, however, nearly half of travelers (44%) said they are more likely to use a travel advisor. Read more in Travel Pulse here.

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