Press Release: American Consumer Opinion Online
June 17, 2002
ARLINGTON, TX -- Almost half of vacation travelers are planning to stay at least part of their vacation with friends
or relatives this summer, 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. About one out of three will stay at a hotel on at
least one occasion, while three out of ten vacationers will use a motel. Smaller numbers, about one out of ten,
report they will stay at a bed and breakfast inn or camp in a state, national, or private campground or RV camp.
"Both the effects of the recent recession and a desire to visit with family and friends are likely at play
in the large numbers of vacationers planning to stay with friends and relatives," said Jerry W. Thomas, President/CEO
of Decision Analyst, Inc., which owns American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online.
Vacation Travelers' Lodging Plans In 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends, Hotel Motel State/Natl. Private B&B Other Don't Relatives Park Campground Campground Inn Know -------------------------------------------------------------------- 45% 38% 28% 9% 9% 8% 12% 7% --------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online; www.ab.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 ------------------------------------------------ None One Two Three Four+ Don't Know ------------------------------------------------ 16% 38% 28% 8% 4% 6% ------------------------------------------------
Source: American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online; www.ab.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.
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Contact:
Contact: Renee Hopkins
Company: American Consumer Opinion(TM) Online
Voice: 817-640-6166
Email: rhopkin@decisionanalyst.com