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Outer Banks Tourism Improving

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According to a recent article in The Daily Advance, the general consensus on the Outer Banks seems to be that bookings are up from this time last year for vacation rental homes. 

There has been a strong influx of spring vacationers to the OBX, and summer reservations continue to rise.  Last year, visitors were requesting shorter stays that usual, but in 2010 the length of stays are increasing.  Guests are planning ahead and booking further in advance to ensure that their favorite vacation home is reserved and their family can rest at ease and countdown to their Outer Banks vacation. 

We have great vacation rental homes available, and we would love to help you plan your trip to the OBX.

Summer Leisure Travel Seems Stable Despite Struggling Economy

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It has been predicted by industry experts that Americans will take 322 million domestic leisure trips this summer (June, July, August.)  This is a 2.2 percent decrease from last summer, which is relatively stable for the current economic climate that we are facing. 

Consumers are expected to take an average of two summer trips, stay approximately seven nights away from home, and spend more than $900 on their longest vacation.  “Travelers’ resilience is good news for the travel industry and the entire American economy,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the US Travel Association. “According to our forecast, Americans will do their part this summer to stimulate the economy, save and create jobs and strengthen communities from coast to coast. 

The TravelHorizons survey also revealed that nearly six out of ten (57 percent) intended leisure travelers expect to spend the same number of days on vacation as last summer.  It seems as if industry trends will lean towards travelers taking more day trips or long weekend getaways. 

Travel deals might be one way to convince Americans to go on vacation, and especially the last minute bookings.  It is estimated that 38 million US adults have not decided whether or not they will be taking a vacation this year.  It is thought that these people are waiting for the economy and their personal finances to improve in the upcoming months.