There has been a recent travel boom for memorial day weekend and that has meant that rental car services and hotels are seeing high demand right now.
Around the country from New York to Florida, California, hotel rooms are booked which is bringing a lot of needed business back to the tourism industry that has suffered greatly through the pandemic.
Campgrounds around the U.S. are seeing a rise in bookings and travel overall has increased by more than 60% with tens of millions headed on vacation this past weekend.
Millions have been eager to get out and now that 40% of the population have been fully vaccinated it is clear that people are ready to get out again. They are comfortable with travel and engaging in those familiar activities once more, despite many who might have some anxiety over returning to whatever normal might be waiting.
TSA have screened millions of passengers this past weekend.
Most will travel by car over memorial day weekend
It is going to be a busy holiday filled with lots of spending, eating, socializing, and drinking etc. On average people it has been found that people might find themselves spending at least $100 or more over the weekend as they take part in one activity or another.