SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sonder Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, today released new survey findings, providing data and insights into the return of travel as the summer season approaches and following the most severe downturn in the history of the modern travel industry.
The report, conducted in partnership with Ipsos, shows a significant increase in the number of Americans with plans for personal travel in 2022 compared to results from a baseline survey conducted by Sonder in July 2021, with many considering longer trips and digital nomadism.
Survey highlights include:
- Americans are eager to travel in 2022, with a significant increase in personal travel plans since last summer. Almost three-fourths of Americans (72%) say they have personal travel plans this year, up 10 points since July 2021. Interest in business or international travel is also higher than it was last year – up eight and ten points, respectively.
- Longer trips and “digital nomadism” may be here to stay, especially among certain demographic groups. Six-in-ten (61%) Americans are interested in taking a trip for two weeks or more in the next year, with interest higher among younger adults aged 18-34 and parents. While younger adults are more interested in longer trips, 82% of family travelers say they are interested in taking a trip while working remotely (up 15 points from last summer). For digital nomads and travelers booking long-term stays, many of Sonder’s spaces offer high-speed internet and comfortable workspaces in addition to fully-equipped kitchens, living rooms, multiple bedrooms and en-suite laundry, delivering a great place to spread out and work remotely for extended periods.
- Value is the top priority among Americans planning to travel for personal reasons. Four-in-ten Americans (42%) prioritize high value for the price paid, followed by…