Most important travel considerations in the U.S. when COVID-19 vaccine available 2021

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic seriously disrupted the travel industry worldwide. When surveyed in March 2021, respondents from the United States stated that having received a vaccine was the most important factor when deciding whether to go on vacation, with 36 percent stating that this was the case. During that year, a separate survey assessed the likelihood of Americans traveling outside of the U.S. in the next six months. Of the respondents surveyed, 61 percent stated that they were less likely to travel outside the U.S. due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Is the U.S. public excited to travel post COVID-19?

In March 2021, adults in the United States expressed a strong interest in vacationing once the coronavirus pandemic was under control. Of the respondents surveyed, 43 percent stated that they were very excited about the opportunity to go on vacation and only six percent, respectively, stated that they were either not very excited or not excited at all. Meanwhile, during that same year, the U.S. generation most excited to travel once the coronavirus pandemic is under control was Millennials. Gen Z respondents, in contrast, were the least excited to travel.

Does the U.S. public plan to travel for Spring Break despite COVID-19?

Spring Break is a popular vacation period for many schools and universities that generally takes place over the Easter holidays. In March of 2021, adults in the United States were asked about the likelihood of traveling for Spring Break over the next six months. Of the respondents surveyed, 52 percent stated that they were less likely to travel for spring break in the coming months due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. In contrast, 36 percent of respondents stated that they felt that there was no change in their attitude toward traveling during spring break.