Vacations news and trends

Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
Connected Economy // June 19, 2024

As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s home when going on an in-person adventure is not feasible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Airbnb CEO Sees Potential For 2020 IPO Amid Bookings Rebound
Travel Payments // June 22, 2020

Airbnb’s big rebound from its short but sharp pandemic-induced slump has the CEO of one of the world’s most successful startups talking again about a potential IPO this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

The Staycation Gains Ground – At Other Peoples’ Pads
Travel Payments // June 08, 2020

After months on lockdown, after months of Zooming … comes the itch to escape to the great outdoors, even if the great outdoors is pretty much someone else’s backyard or breakfast table. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

The Resurgence Of The Great American Road Trip
Travel Payments // May 09, 2020

Before 1980, the typical American vacation, no matter its destination, always began with a road trip. Sandwiches and cold drinks packed in a cooler, the maps spread out in the passenger seat and the license plate game were all basic staples of every family trip. Get...

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Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations

June 19, 2024
As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s home when going on an in-person adventure is not feasible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

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US Travelers Scale Back Trips Amid Economic Uncertainty

June 15, 2025
American travelers are reportedly delaying or scaling back their vacations in an uncertain economic climate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Airbnb CEO Sees Potential For 2020 IPO Amid Bookings Rebound

June 22, 2020
Airbnb’s big rebound from its short but sharp pandemic-induced slump has the CEO of one of the world’s most successful startups talking again about a potential IPO this year. Get...