Destination Analysts
Poll: Only 12% of Americans Plan Spring Break Travel
U.S. Travel Association | March 4, 2021
WASHINGTON — March 4, 2021 — The spring break season is traditionally the first major travel period of the year—but only about one in eight Americans plans a spring break trip this year, according to polling data by Destination Analysts. And despite the nationwide progress on vaccines, spring break travel intentions actually appear to be dropping: the 12% who plan to travel for spring break is down from 16% the week prior—the first time that question was polled. The data suggests that Americans remain wary about traveling amid the COVID pandemic—and that they may prefer to defer their travel plans until the process of vaccinat...
The District of Columbia, Destination DC and Tourism Partners Discuss Importance of Recovery Plans Once Travel Is Safe
Destination DC | May 6, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2020 - Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for DC, and partners today announced the current impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry and steps toward recovery once travel is safe. Muriel E. Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia, joined DDC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson, II today for the update. "When the time comes and we are able to safely reopen our city, I know our community will be eager to support the businesses, sites and restaurants that have made DC one of the top destinations in the world," said Mayor Muriel Bowser. "The reopening of our city won't all ha...
