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Tourists excited, anxious about 2021 summertime travel

Brought to you by the Vail Daily and the Insights Collective Most travelers would like large outdoor events to resume, but with safety adjustments and size limitations. Photo source from RRC Associates, IDA Survey, May 2021 Many Americans are looking forward to traveling again this summer, with several new research studies pointing to a high level of interest in hitting the road. Upwards of 90% of American travelers already have at least one leisure trip planned for this summer, with an average of three leisure trips overall, according to research from Destination Analysts .  While many people are starting to feel generally safe doing certain travel-related activities, some visitors remain hesitant. For example, a recent national survey from RRC Associates shows that Americans are looking forward to outdoor events/farmers markets and indoor retail shopping, while some indoor facilities, like gyms/rec centers and bars/night clubs, are still viewed with caution. 

Post-COVID Road Trip Research – Eyewitness ReportBy Ralf Garrison, Destination Resort Advisor, the Insights Collective

Brought to you by the Summit Daily and the Insights Collective Activities like cycling are expected to be popular with resort town visitors this summer season, and communities may want to prepare accordingly. (Photo by Ralf Garrison) Listen to the accompanying podcast from Ralf Garrison and Insights Collective here To fully understand a tourist, you must “be” a tourist, right?  With little historical data or hard research to guide us down the post-COVID road to recovery, I’ve selflessly volunteered to do some personal, experiential road travel research – a distinct departure from the Insight Collective’s disciplined, evidence-based approach – intended for those readers planning for mud season travel or preparing for summer tourism. Personal observations and anecdotes follow:

Post-COVID Road Trip Research – Eyewitness Report

Brought to you by the Tahoe Daily Tribune and the Insights Collective Activities like cycling are expected to be popular with resort town visitors this summer season, and communities may want to prepare accordingly. (Photo by Ralf Garrison) Listen to the accompanying podcast from Ralf Garrison and Insights Collective here To fully understand a tourist, you must “be” a tourist, right?  With little historical data or hard research to guide us down the post-COVID road to recovery, I’ve selflessly volunteered to do some personal, experiential road travel research – a distinct departure from the Insight Collective’s disciplined, evidence-based approach – intended for those readers planning for mud season travel or preparing for summer tourism. Personal observations and anecdotes follow:

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