History of the American Family Vacation

History of the American Family Vacation 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 The Rise of the Family Road Thip The popularity of the family vacation rose after the end of WWII in 1945, when it became democratized by the road trip. 28¢ GALLON 1954 Gallup survey: Almost half of Americans surveyed said they planned on taking a summer vacation, most for a week or longer. 280 амиок Gas was cheap - only $0.28/gallon in 1954. Popular destinations: historic sites, amusement parks, national parks, beaches and lakes. By the 1970s, the golden age of family vacations had come to an end. The 1973 oil embargo and recession squeezed family budgets. 1954 Daily Family Vacation Expenses: $2.60 entertainment and tips $3.30 food per person Mels Dinern $4.00 lodging per person $8.40 gasoline and tolls (300 miles) Hitting The Road The word "motel" was coined in San Luis Obispo, CA in 1926, but did not become a standard term for roadside lodging until the 1950s. TOP STATES VISITED IN 1950 3 Washington, DC California 4,250,000 4.805.600 Arizona 4,200,000 New Mexico 6,200,000 Гор 10 Most Visited Tourist Destinations in America (April 2011) 1. Times Square, NY 2. The Las Vegas Strip, NV 3. National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, DC 4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 5. Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL 6. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 7. Fisherman's Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 8. Niagra Falls, NY 9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn./N.C. 10. Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 6 in 10 US families (more than 50%) plan to take a vacation in 2012. FAVORITE KIND OF VACATION Beach 32% Romantic 16% City 13% Outdoor 9% Gambling 7% Theme Park 5% Food and/or Wine Tour 3% Other 14% Family Travelers Families traveling with either children or grandchildren make up 30% of U.S. adult leisure travelers. Grandparents traveling with grandchildren represent 7% of U.S. adult leisure travelers. Family travelers take an average of 4.5 trips each year. How Relaxing Wil Your Vacation Be? Among a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. workers this year, more than half said they planned to work on their vacation (52%). This number includes... 23% 18% who receive work-related calls who receive work-related text messages 30% who plan to monitor email 13% who expect to be asked to do work by a boss, client or colleague In Conclusion... While it's clear the face of the American family vacation is changing over time, the intent remains the same – family vacations are a time to relax and unwind. To connect and create lasting memories. Whether you plan to hit the road your family, with your pets, with kids or grandkids (and with your laptop or without), the great summer family vacation will remain a cornerstone of the American experience. Hope to see you soon! Brought to you by SPRUCE POINT INN RESORT & SPA Sources From Family_Vacation.pdf by Susan Session Rugh Carol Lane, Traveling By Car: A Family Planning Guide to Better Vacations (1954) America Automobile Annociation, Americans on the Highway (1980) http://yabbedoo.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/top-25-most-visited-tourist-destinations-in-america/ http://www.businessinsider.com/infographic-how-to-prepare-for-a-summer-vacation-2012-5 travelhorizonsTM, July 2009 - U.S. Travel Association - http://www.ustravel.org/news/press-kit/travel-facts-and-statistics) TeamViewer survey - http://www.teamviewer.com/en/presse/20120717.aspx aRE