Data shows Americans are changing how they vacation

By Shelley Irwin

Published May 1, 2026 at 11:26 AM EDT

We talk Regina Lewis, Consumer Analyst and Travel Industry Expert about the trends.

New data shows Americans are rethinking how they vacation. We talk Regina Lewis, Consumer Analyst and Travel Industry Expert about the new trends such as shorter duration, closer to home destinations, and more.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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