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Looking forward: Expedia.com reveals the top travel trends and tips for U.S. travelers in 2021
Plus, the sixth annual airfare pricing outlook from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) highlights when to book and how to save on your next flight
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[{"type":"text","content":"Plus, the sixth annual airfare pricing outlook from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) highlights when to book and how to save on your next flight\n\n\nSEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- What do Lima, Osaka and Lisbon have in common? These were all trending destinations for U.S. travelers in 2019. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFast-forward to 2020's trending list: Lincoln, New Hampshire. Lake Havasu, Arizona. The Hamptons, New York. \nWhether it was by necessity or design, it's clear Americans spent 2020 exploring small towns, scenic drives, nearby lakes and beaches, or in some cases, their own backyards. Today, Expedia.com® released its 2021 Travel Trends Report, analyzing traveler data to uncover the biggest takeaways from an unprecedented year, and what travelers can expect in the year ahead.\nIn addition to tapping into its own massive database of search and demand data, this year Expedia partnered with the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) for a deep dive on the effect of the pandemic on air travel. \n\"It's no secret that air travel changed this year in ways we have never seen before, but people are still flying, and they will continue to fly. We are keeping a close eye on these changes to help travelers get the most from their journeys,\" says Chuck Thackston, Managing Director of Data Science and Research for ARC. \"Expedia and ARC are teaming up again to get to the bottom of what's changed and equip travelers with new trip-planning insights to use when they do fly again.\"\nHighlights from the report include:\nAir travel trends and hacks Traveler priorities in 2021 The top trending destinations of 2020 All the islands (and other dreamy destinations) on travelers' 2021 bucket lists\"What we learned by looking at traveler behaviors in a year as unusual as 2020 is that travel will always be an integral part of our lives,\" says Christie Hudson, Senior PR Manager for Expedia brand. \"Travelers responded to the uncertainty and restrictions by finding ways to safely explore closer to home, and the result is a bigger emphasis on flexibility and a list of trending destinations that are inspiring and attainable for the year ahead.\"\nAirfare Booking Hacks for 2021\nFor six years running, travelers have relied on the annual Expedia ARC report, which analyzes billions of flight segments, to provide insider tips and trick...