Press Release: American Consumer Opinion Online
June 3, 2002
ARLINGTON, TX -- Of the nearly 80% of Americans who say they will take at least one vacation trip this summer,
18% intend to visit Florida, according to a survey by American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online (www.ab.acop.com), a
worldwide panel of consumers who get paid to take surveys. California was a favored destination for 16% of the
survey respondents. Texas and Nevada were also popular with vacationers -- each is a planned destination for 9%
of the survey respondents.
"The beaches and amusement parks of Florida and California make these states attractive vacation spots,"
said Jerry W. Thomas, President/CEO of Decision Analyst, Inc., which owns American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online.
"And the efforts of Las Vegas businesses to make that city a more appealing family vacation destination seem
to be paying off."
Top States For Vacation Destinations In 2002
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FL CA NV, TX OH NY, IL, VA GA, PA, TN, MI, NC
(each) (each) (each)
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18% 16% 9% 8% 7% 6%
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Source: American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online; http://www.acop.com
Eight out of 10 Americans said they will take at least one vacation trip this summer, according to the survey,
while the remaining 22% of the respondents either haven't yet decided whether to take a vacation trip, or do not
plan to take any vacation trips this year.
Number Of Vacation Trips Planned For 2002
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None One Two Three Four+ Don't Know
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16% 38% 28% 8% 4% 6%
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Source: American Consumer Opinion(TM)
Online; http://www.acop.com
Methodology
Based on an Internet survey of 495 U.S. respondents balanced by gender, age and geography, conducted between May
10 and May 17, 2002. Respondents were members of the American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online panel, one of the largest
consumer panels in the world, which includes over 3.5 million consumers in over 150 countries. Consumers can sign
up to join the panel in one of eight languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Japanese
or Chinese.
Join American Consumer Opinion(TM):
To become a member of American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online and be invited to participate in future online surveys,
visit www.ab.acop.com. Consumers are paid money to participate in online surveys.
For More Information
American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online is owned by Decision Analyst, Inc. For more information contact Renee Hopkins
at Decision Analyst, Inc., 604 Avenue H East, Arlington, TX 76011. Voice: 817-640-6166. Fax: 817-640-6567. Email:
rhopkin@decisionanalyst.com . Web: www.ab.acop.com; www.decisionanalyst.com
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Contact:
Contact: Renee Hopkins
Company: American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online
Voice: 817-640-6166
Email: rhopkin@decisionanalyst.com