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Sojern's Spring & Summer Travel Insights Summary

Core Content Overview

Sojern's Spring & Summer Travel Insights report provides a comprehensive look at the travel behavior of North American travelers during these key seasons. It highlights the trends in travel types, destination preferences, and campaign timing, offering actionable strategies for the travel industry.

Main Travel Trends

Spring Break Travel

• 65 million travelers take Spring Break trips as soon as the snow thaws.
• Spring Break is a week-long getaway, aligning with school schedules.
• Travelers are categorized into families, couples, and solo travelers.

Traveler Demographics

• 21% of Spring Break trips are for solo travelers.
• 39% of trips are for couples.
• 20% of trips are for families.

Destination Preferences

• Couples prefer romantic destinations like Aruba, Sint Maarten, and St. Lucia.
• Families are drawn to The Cayman Islands and The Bahamas.
• Solo travelers dominate searches for Trinidad and Tobago (78%) and Haiti (85%).

Duration of Stay

• The most common trip duration is 7 days, matching Spring Break schedules.
• Families show a preference for:
  • 0-3 days: 21%
  • 4-7 days: 39%
  • 12+ days: 40%

Spring Search Trends

• There's a 21% YoY increase in Spring Break travel searches in February.
• 39% of Q1 searches are for spring and summer travel.
• Early Q1 is the optimal time to launch Spring Break marketing campaigns.

Summer Travel Trends

• Summer is ideal for travel due to warmer weather and school breaks.
• Big cities like New York City and Chicago are top short-haul destinations.
• Over 50% of summer travelers book hotels in outdoor/recreational or sightseeing destinations.
• Urban travel is also popular, with 12% of short-haul searches being for 12+ days.
• Long-haul searches show 44% of travelers planning 12+ days trips.

Summer Events Driving Travel

• Music festivals attract 32 million people, influencing travel to cities like New York City, Chicago, and Miami.
• Copa America (hosted in the US) increased travel to Seattle, San Francisco, and Orlando.
• Lunar Eclipse in August 2017 drove interest in Wyoming and nearby states.
• Sporting events such as the Gold Cup, PGA, and Open Championship are also expected to boost travel.

Strategic Marketing Recommendations

Use a Multi-Platform Strategy

• Video marketing is effective, with 106 million YouTube users being travelers.
• 3 in 5 viewers use travel videos to narrow down destination choices.
• Combine video, Facebook, native ads, mobile, and display to reach travelers early in their planning phase.

Leverage Data for Targeting

• Sojern uses Google DoubleClick to access new ad formats and inventory.
• Their audience data helps marketers reach users at the right time during the travel planning journey.

Campaign Timing

• Q1 is the best time to launch Spring and Summer campaigns, as it sees a higher volume of travel searches than Q2.
• Early campaigns increase the chances of capturing travelers' attention before they book.

Conclusion

Sojern's insights emphasize the importance of targeted marketing, data-driven strategies, and early campaign launches to effectively reach North American travelers during Spring and Summer. By understanding traveler demographics and preferences, and aligning marketing efforts with seasonal trends and events, travel brands can maximize their visibility and conversion rates.