May 18 - Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, announced the results of its most recent travel trends survey* which indicate vacationing is on the horizon for a majority of Americans this year.

 

In an online survey of 1,005 Americans, produced by independent creative market research agency Atomik Research, 72% of participants said they will prioritize traveling to see family and friends, with three-fourths agreeing they are likely to do so before the end of the year. The survey also found the desire for home-style amenities is higher than ever.

 

Additional key survey findings include:

• Respondents identified the following as top destinations for a family vacation in 2021: Orlando (30%), Grand Canyon (26%), New York City (24%), and Myrtle Beach, SC (24%)

• Respondents identified the following as top considerations when planning a family vacation: Relaxation (61%), Affordability (58%), Climate (44%), and Accommodations (43%)

• Seventy-four percent of respondents report having a full kitchen (oven/range, dishwasher, sink, microwave, full size refrigerator, etc.) makes their vacation more enjoyable. Additionally, 69% say having a washer and dryer on-site makes their vacation more enjoyable, with 68% saying getting laundry done on vacation means less chores when they return home

• The majority of respondents (82%) said having separate living spaces in their suites allows for more quiet time when needed, while 75% agree that separate living spaces makes family vacation more enjoyable

 

For families considering their next vacation, vacation ownership with Wyndham Destinations provides an affordable solution that allows families to own their vacation – year after year. With over 245 vacation club resort locations across industry-leading brands including Club Wyndham, WorldMark by Wyndham and Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham, families have the opportunity to explore places they’ve never visited – or return to their favorite destinations. Families can also test-drive the vacation ownership life by booking condo vacations at hotel prices at VisitClubWyndham.com.

 

• Wyndham Destinations commissioned Atomik Research to run an online survey of 1,005 adults in the United States for their 2021 travel survey. The margin of error fell within +/- 3 percentage points with a confidence interval of 95 percent. The fieldwork took place between April 16 and April 19, 2021. Atomik Research is an independent creative market research agency.

 

 

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