NEEDHAM, Mass., May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site,
today announced its 2019 Summer Vacation Value Report, highlighting
the 10 most popular U.S. destinations for this summer, based on
hotel booking interest from U.S. travelers. Despite that these
destinations are the ultimate 2019 summer getaways, travelers can
still find a good value. The report also highlights attractive,
alternative destinations where travelers can save up to 38 percent
on their summer hotel by comparison.
"Ninety-two percent of TripAdvisor members are planning a fun
summer trip, up 12 percent from last year," said Desiree Fish, vice president of global
communications for TripAdvisor. "With hotels still being a popular
place to stay during summer vacation, travelers can use our rich
TripAdvisor data to find great hotel recommendations at the best
prices so they can enjoy summer hotspots without breaking the
bank."
Most Popular Summer Vacation Spots and Affordable
Alternatives
Travelers planning a summer trip to Las Vegas can enjoy some of America's lowest
hotel rates at about $167 per night.
Those heading to Hawaii this
summer should consider staying on the island of Oahu for 38 percent savings on hotels,
compared to the average seasonal rates on Maui.
Most Popular
U.S. Summer
Destinations(Ranked
#1-10)
|
Hotel Summer
Average Nightly Rate
|
Alternative
Affordable U.S. Destinations
|
Hotel Summer
Average Nightly Rate
|
Percentage Savings
for Alternative Destination
|
1. Orlando,
FL
|
$216
|
Kissimmee,
FL
|
$137
|
37%
|
2. Las
Vegas, NV
|
$167
|
Reno,
NV
|
$144
|
14%
|
3. Myrtle
Beach, SC
|
$250
|
Kill Devil Hills,
NC
|
$200
|
20%
|
4. Maui,
HI
|
$533
|
Oahu,
HI
|
$328
|
38%
|
5. New York
City, NY
|
$329
|
Philadelphia,
PA
|
$258
|
22%
|
6. Key
West, FL
|
$336
|
Key Largo,
FL
|
$246
|
27%
|
7. New
Orleans, LA
|
$196
|
Miami,
FL
|
$173
|
12%
|
8. Ocean
City, MD
|
$286
|
Nags Head,
NC
|
$229
|
20%
|
9. San
Diego, CA
|
$283
|
Mammoth Lakes,
CA
|
$202
|
29%
|
10.
Virginia Beach, VA
|
$272
|
Williamsburg,
VA
|
$183
|
33%
|
Internationally, Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic is the most popular destination among U.S.
travelers with a summer average nightly rate of $310. Travelers can save up to 29 percent on
their hotel if they instead sail west across the Caribbean Sea to
Negril, Jamaica where
the rooms typically go for $221 per
night this summer.
Just the Summer Facts
According to a recent survey*** of more than 3,500 U.S.-based
TripAdvisor users:
- Value for money is important to almost all travelers (97%) that
are planning to stay in a hotel for summer vacation. In fact, most
survey respondents (15%) said they expect to spend $501-$1,000 total
on their summer trip, inclusive of airfare, hotel and
activities.
- Almost half of U.S. travelers will travel as a couple this
summer (48%) and more than a third (37%) of vacationers will be
families.
- Road trips are trending with 60% of U.S. travelers planning a
long drive this summer. Most (21%) will drive more than 1,000
miles, and popular driving destinations are the Midwest (18%),
Northeast (17%), Southeast (14%).
- Most popular trip type: Beach/ocean (22%)
- Number of summer trips per traveler: Two (39%)
- Where in the world: Domestic (55%)
- Length of trip: One week (35%)
Methodology
*Popular destinations were determined by booking
interest from U.S. travelers for summer (June - August) 2019.
Booking interest includes hotel and attraction commerce
clicks/revenue.
**Summer average hotel price per night is the
average cost of a one-night stay in a hotel available on
TripAdvisor for June-August 2019.
***Survey statistics based on a TripAdvisor member
survey conducted through CVENT of more than 3,500 U.S. travelers in
May 2019.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's largest
travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of
every trip. With over 760 million reviews and opinions covering the
world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering
approximately 8.3 million accommodations, airlines, experiences,
restaurants and cruises – TripAdvisor provides travelers with the
wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly,
what to do, where to eat and how to cruise. TripAdvisor also
compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers
can find the lowest price on the hotel that's right for them.
TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home
to the world's largest travel community of 490 million average
monthly unique visitors**, all looking to get the most out of every
trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better. The
subsidiaries and affiliates of TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) own
and operate a portfolio of websites and businesses, including the
following travel media brands:
www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bokun.io, www.bookingbuddy.com,
www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com,
www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including
www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, and www.restorando.com),
www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com,
www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com,
www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com,
www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com,
and www.viator.com.
* Source: Jumpshot for TripAdvisor Sites,
worldwide, February 2019
** Source: TripAdvisor internal log files, average monthly
unique visitors during season peak in Q3 2018
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