A new Booking.com survey reveals that 28% of people have booked a vacation because their in-laws arrived for an extended stay. Other findings:
- 58% of people took a trip simply because they wanted to.
- 61% of people have booked a trip to celebrate a small win, such as reaching a fitness goal or getting through a difficult week at work.
- 55% of people booked a staycation to enjoy a luxury hotel nearby
- 35% of people have traveled after a fight or breakup with a partner.
- 50% of people have booked a trip to avoid boring social obligations, such as family dinners or weddings.
- 48% of people have booked a vacation while participating in an important work meeting or conference call.
- 10% of people have booked a trip because their pet needed a break.