Higher Cost Of Travel This Year Won’t Keep People ‘home For The Holidays’ | Maritz Research Reveals

Maritz Poll® reveals that travelers are resigned to digging a little deeper into their wallets this year

According to a recent Maritz Poll®, rising travel costs won’t be a deterrent to family holiday gatherings this year. U.S. highways and airways will be just as congested this holiday season, as Americans still plan to travel regardless of gas prices being 33 cents higher than last year.

According to a recent Maritz Poll®, rising travel costs won’t be a deterrent to family holiday gatherings this year. U.S. highways and airways will be just as congested this holiday season, as Americans still plan to travel regardless of gas prices being 33 cents higher than last year (see below link for full document).

Published by Maritz Research
Date: Volume 18 - October 2005


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