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January 26, 2021
Pure Michigan is encouraging people to start booking their PTO days early in 2021.
Data shows more than 60 percent of Americans feel they desperately need a vacation this year. On average Americans only use 40% of their PTO days, effectively wasting the rest of their hard earned time off.
While travel is different this year, Pure Michigan is encouraging people to plan a trip within their comfort zone. For some, that might mean a cross-country trip but for many that is an in-state road trip.
It’s also about more than just using your PTO. According to a recent survey, 97% of respondents said just having a trip planned makes them happier. There is also substantial academic research that finds anticipating a vacation brings a positive effect that rivals being on vacation.