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55.4 Million Americans on the Move Thanksgiving Holiday
55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year's Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively.
Tourist Bookings to Hawaii Down 50 Percent Since Maui Wildfires
According to AAA, two months following the devastating wildfires in Maui, most of West Maui will begin to reopen to visitors on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The tragic wildfires killed 97 people and destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina.
Demand for Vacation Homes in U.S. Hit 7-Year Low in August
Based on new data from Redfin, mortgage-rate locks for second homes in the U.S. were down 47% from pre-pandemic levels on a seasonally adjusted basis in August, compared to a 33% decline for primary homes.
International Travel for Americans Jumps Over 200 Percent in 2023
According to AAA booking data, international trips are on the rise this year. International travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year.
