Leisure Travel Facts

 
POSTED BY Levi Steven
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  • Direct spending on leisure travel by domestic and international travelers totaled $621.4 billion in 2013.
  • Spending on leisure travel generated $91.9 billion in tax revenue.
  • More than 3 out of 4 domestic trips taken are for leisure purposes (78%).
  • U.S. residents logged 1.6 billion person-trips* for leisure purposes in 2013.
  • Top leisure travel activities for U.S. domestic travelers: (1) visiting relatives; (2) shopping; (3) visiting friends; (4) fine dining and (5) beaches.

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