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AAA Forecasts 43.8 Million Memorial Day Travelers
AAA projects nearly 44 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, marking the second-highest travel volume on record.
Key Takeaways
- 1Prepare for a 4% increase in overall travel volume compared to last year, signaling a strong start to the summer season.
- 2Anticipate higher demand for road-trip destinations as 38.4 million people plan to travel by car, the highest level for this holiday since 2000.
- 3Monitor local occupancy trends as air travel is expected to hit a record 3.51 million passengers, a 4.8% increase over 2023.
Source: Lodging Magazine
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