Americans are gearing up for a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, with AAA forecasting that 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. The figure marks a 1.4 million increase from last year and breaks the previous travel record of 44 million, set in 2005.
A new Redfin report reveals that American appetite for vacation homes has continued its steady decline, reaching the lowest point in at least six years.
Hotels and cruise ships across America are going to be very busy in late 2024 as AAA predicts that 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period, spanning Saturday, December 21, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
AAA estimates that 79.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period. For the first time, the forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day, offering a more comprehensive view of holiday travel patterns.