- New York City is the top domestic Thanksgiving destination for American travellers.
- Cancun leads international destinations.
- 67pc of travellers are heading out to visit family or friends.
- Nearly 32.4pc plan to add vacation days.
- 68.6pc book their arrangements one to six months in advance.
Allianz Partners research has identified New York City as the top domestic Thanksgiving destination for American travellers, followed by Orlando and Seattle. Cancun leads international destinations, ahead of San José del Cabo and Punta Cana. Family reunions and longer getaways are shaping holiday plans.
The top international destinations are Cancun, San José del Cabo, Punta Cana, London, Oranjestad, Montego Bay, Paris, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau and Mexico City. The top domestic destinations are New York City, Orlando, Seattle, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale. Two-thirds (67pc) of surveyed travellers are heading out primarily to visit family or friends.
Nearly 32.4pc plan to or are considering adding vacation days, with extended-trip travellers planning a median trip length of eight days compared to six days for holiday-only travellers. A total of 90.5pc of respondents express absolute confidence that their Thanksgiving trips will take place. Planning ahead is the norm with 68.6pc of travellers booking their arrangements one to six months in advance.
