Hotels and cruise ships across America are going to be very busy in late 2024 as AAA predicts that 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period, spanning Saturday, December 21, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
AAA estimates that 79.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period. For the first time, the forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day, offering a more comprehensive view of holiday travel patterns.
Based on AAA booking data, Seattle is the top destination for Labor Day weekend, showing an increase of nearly 30% from last year when it also ranked first.
Based on recently released AAA projections, 70.9 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday period in 2024.