It's fun to see what people are interested in and what they are thinking about travel right now. I'm a member of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors, and they just released some research statistics that I find interesting, and I thought you might too! 

• 80% of people say a vacation would do wonders for their mental health. 
• Despite economic pressures, people aren't holding back on travel. Travel spending is exceeding what people spend on technology, sporting equipment, home improvement, or lawn & garden. 37% of Americans still intend to travel this fall as initially planned, in spite of inflation challenges. 
• 49% are very eager to travel internationally without hesitation in 2023. 
• 41% plan to spend somewhat more or much more on leisure travel in 2023. 
• 6% want travel that provides more unique experiences. 
• 82% of travel advisors agree that clients are more likely to travel abroad now that the inbound covid testing rule has been lifted. 
• 71% feel that travel has become more complex. 
• 43% are more likely to use a travel advisor than trying to rely on the internet. 
• 39% of those under age 35 are planning a dream vacation. 
• 56% of Americans are planning fall season trips of at least four nights, while 33% are planning getaways lasting five nights or longer. 

This Fall's Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations: 

Las Vegas, Nevada 

New York, New York 

Orlando, Florida 

Honolulu, Hawaii 

Lahaina, Hawaii 

Key West, Florida 

Nashville, Tennessee 

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 

New Orleans, Louisiana 

Miami Beach, Florida 

Did any of these statistics make you do a double take? I'd love to hear your thoughts!