Gas Prices Dropping in US: Will More People Travel By Car This Holiday Season?

Posted by Aurae Beidler Oct 28, 2008

As I witness the gas prices dropping this week, it makes me wonder if more people will be inclined to travel by car this holiday season. As the price for gas declines, will airfare also drop or compete with specials for travel during the holiday season. With tough financial situations, more people will be inclined to stay home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or celebrating the holidays close to home with family. Travel during the holidays is something people will do no matter what the price of gas or financial situation is because family is important.

I am interested to see how the economic crisis will affect travel in the Northwest United States. I feel that climate and weather may have the biggest impact on NW travel. How will this winter be? I will venture a guess that the travel industry in the Northwest will not see a great decrease in travel and tourists this holiday season.