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%
