TripAdvisor has announced the results of its annual travel trends survey. Americans appear eager to pack their bags in the coming year, as 36% plan to spend more on leisure travel in 2011 than this year, while 42% expect to spend the same amount. Ninety percent plan to take two or more leisure trips next year. While travelers named an increase in online travel deals as the best travel development of 2010 (39%), rising airfares (40%) and bedbugs (20%) are the top two travel concerns for 2011.
Travelers Globetrotting in 2011:
· 69% of travelers plan to take international trips next year; 52% will travel to Europe; 13% will visit Asia; and 12% will journey to South America.
· The top three international destinations U.S. travelers plan to visit in 2011 are Paris, London and Rome.
· 75% of respondents plan to visit a U.S. city next year, with Las Vegas, New York City and San Francisco the most popular choices.
Best Travel Development of 2010:
· More online travel deals – 39%
· Cheaper hotel rates – 22%
· More in-flight Wi-Fi Internet access on planes – 12%
Worst Travel Development of 2010:
· Carry-on baggage fees – 69%
· Higher hotel fees – 10%
· TSA full body scanners – 10%
Friendliest and most annoying travelers:
Friendliest Travelers: | Most Annoying Travelers: |
1. Americans | 1. Americans |
2. Australians | 2. French |
3. Canadians | 3. Japanese |
