Vacation Plans

The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing small and large companies in a variety
of industries.


 


QUESTION: Are you planning to take a vacation this summer?


Yes: 91%


No: 9%


 


QUESTION: If you are planning to use vacation days this summer, which best
describes how you will do so?



Several long weekends: 27%



One week: 37%



Two consecutive weeks: 18%



Two separate weeks: 18%


 


QUESTION: What kinds of trips do you have planned for the summer?



Day trips in state or within driving distance of Rhode Island: 55%



A night or two, but within New England: 18%



Flying somewhere for a week: 27%


 


QUESTION: How much of an impact will the price of gas have on your summer
travel plans?


It could alter some plans: 9%


It won’t make a difference: 91%


 


QUESTION: In terms of keeping up with your work, which is the best time
of year for you to take a vacation?


Winter holiday season: 55%


Summer: 9%


It really doesn’t matter: 36%



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