There's cause for optimism these days and it's not simply because the weather is getting nicer by the day. The latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers is out now, and there's good news to share: 81% of travelers plan to travel in the next six months, an increase of 16 percentage points since mid-January and the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic last March.
As vaccination efforts grow more widespread, an increasing number of travelers have adventure on the brain. One traveler demographic not to sleep on? Millennials. Learn how to cruise industry might actually be the renewed focus of this experience-driven generation in a post-pandemic world.
The future of travel must be inclusive and welcoming to all. To ensure this endeavor is a reality, an increasing number of CVBs and DMOs are taking charge to help educate the industry on the diversity specific to their destinations.
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. In honor of the successes and advancements Black Americans have achieved and contributed to society, check out these ways to celebrate and learn.
