While most Americans are quietly canceling trips and tightening their budgets, one group seems to be vacationing like the recession never happened — the wealthy.
A new report from The Washington Post reveals a widening divide in the U.S. travel industry: middle- and working-class Americans are cutting back on vacations, while luxury hotel bookings are skyrocketing. The data suggests that while travel demand overall has softened, high-income travelers are spending more than ever — and reshaping what “vacation” means in post-pandemic America.
Fewer Trips, Bigger Bills
Inflation, high interest rates, and stagnant wages have forced many Americans to scale back on travel in 2025. Domestic leisure trips are down
