This Thanksgiving AAA estimates more than 2.2 million Ohioans will travel for the holiday – that is 2.3% more than the previous year. Of those traveling, more than 1.9 million Ohioans will travel by car, nearly 232,000 by plane and another 65,000 are traveling by other means, which includes rail. This will be the third-highest Thanksgiving travel volume in Ohio since …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (December 20, 2022) – As 4.6 million Ohioans get ready to travel this holiday, weather forecasters are predicting a winter storm that will bring treacherous travel conditions. AAA reminds travelers to prepare now and adjust plans, if necessary. The majority (91%) of Ohio travelers will drive to their destination his holiday season. INRIX, a provider of transportation analytics …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 15, 2022) – AAA predicts 54.6 million Americans (more than 2.2 million Ohioans) will travel at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-27). That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 (1.1% in Ohio) and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes (96% in Ohio). Continued higher costs of living and gas prices, coupled with concerns about inflation, are slowing …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 24, 2022) – Halloween falls on the last day of National Pedestrian Safety Month and is historically one of the deadliest nights of the year for pedestrians. To keep everyone safe, AAA is encouraging Ohioans to Be Smart. Be Safe. Be Seen. when celebrating this year. “Halloween brings an increased risk for pedestrian crashes,” said Kellie O’Riordan, …
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COLUMBUS, OHIO – The world’s top travel companies and destinations are re-convening for the first in-person AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO since January 2020. The show will take place Sunday Oct. 9, 2022 at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. Just like in past shows, this one-stop shop for everything related to travel will feature everything from …
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AAA’s latest consumer survey reveals that one-quarter of Americans say they would be likely to buy an electric vehicle (powered exclusively by electricity, i.e., not a hybrid) for their next auto purchase, with Millennials leading the way (30%). Of those who want to buy electric, the common factor is a strong desire to save on fuel costs, with 77% citing …
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More than 47.9 million Americans, including a record 2.2 million Ohioans, will travel this Independence Day holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). This is an increase of 3.7% nationally, and 3.8% for Ohio. While national travel numbers are expected to fall just shy of 2019, AAA expects Ohio travel will build on the record travel numbers set in 2021 …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 21, 2022)—More than 47.9 million Americans, including a record 2.2 million Ohioans, will travel this Independence Day holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). This is an increase of 3.7% nationally, and 3.8% for Ohio. While national travel numbers are expected to fall just shy of 2019, AAA expects Ohio travel will build on the record travel …
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