Out of Office: Understanding American Vacation Trends

Expedia Group Media Solutions | September 3, 2024

Americans are notorious for leaving vacation days on the table. Despite the numerous benefits of taking time off from work, over half (53%) of Americans don’t plan to use all their paid time off this year. It’s a troubling vacation travel trend, especially compared to other countries where taking extended breaks is more the norm. According to Expedia’s annual Vacation Deprivation Report, on average Americans receive only 12 days off annually, the fewest of any country surveyed, and the top reason for not using all their time off is because “life is too busy to plan or go on vacation.” That’s a lot of missed opportunities for m...