Americans Fearful of Holiday Travel Are Sticking Closer to Home
Covid-19 managed to keep many from considering a vacation until this year’s summer lull arrived. The delta wave has brought some of that caution back.
The delta variant-fueled wave of the coronavirus seems to have left its mark on would-be U.S. travelers. Despite half of the nation now being vaccinated and data showing sky-high infection rates starting to fall, the “rabid demand for travel” seems to be dissipating, according to market research firm Destination Analysts. The group has been surveying around 1,200 Americans about travel throughout pandemic.
While airlines foresee a fully booked holiday season, a majority of travelers surveyed said the latest wave has made them less interested in getting away, according to the company’s latest survey, conducted between Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.