"New York City isn't just having a moment this winter; it's having moment. Tripadvisor's new Winter Travel Index names NYC the top domestic destination for U.S. travelers, beating out Vegas, Orlando and even the sunshine-soaked charm of Key West. In a season when Americans could be anywhere, they're choosing twinkly streets, holiday markets, museum marathons and the particular thrill of seeing their breath on a freezing sidewalk at 5pm."
"The ranking shows off a booming winter travel trend: 60% of Americans are planning trips, bookings are up 45% year-over-year and more than half intend to spend more than they did last winter. Travelers are also committing to longer stays-54% say they'll be away for five nights or more-which means hotels, restaurants and cultural pursuits are all in for a banner season."
"On a global level, Tripadvisor's data shows a clean split in winter preferences: half the country wants to bundle up in culture-rich cities like New York and London, while the other half plans to sprint to the nearest swath of warm sand in Cancun, Cabo San Lucas and Playa del Carmen. Even so, New York is both the top domestic pick and the number one domestic growth leader, outpacing every other American destination in year-over-year demand."
Winter travel bookings have risen 45% year-over-year as 60% of Americans plan trips and more than half expect to spend more than last winter. Travelers are committing to longer stays, with 54% planning trips of five nights or more, boosting demand for hotels, restaurants and cultural venues. New York City ranks as the top domestic destination and the leading domestic growth market, outpacing other American cities. U.S. winter preferences split evenly between culture-rich cold cities such as New York and London and warm beach destinations like Cancun, Cabo San Lucas and Playa del Carmen. Experiences strongly shape itineraries, with 93% allocating budget to activities; cultural sightseeing leads, followed by nature, shopping and road trips, and popular booked experiences include architecture cruises, ghost walks, day trips, exotic car tours and clear-kayak excursions.
Read at Time Out New York
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