City Break: Chicago

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that grants you access to the cultural and culinary amenities that big cities offer. In this series from TripIt, we explore some of the… Continue reading City Break: Chicago

7 Cities Celebrating Summer With Open Streets

This summer, cities big and small have opened their streets to pedestrians (and closed them to cars) in order to promote local community and economic benefits. Benefits like, creating a space for outdoor recreation and activities, improving accessibility and mobility, promoting community engagement, and enhancing the quality of life for local residents. So, whether you’re… Continue reading 7 Cities Celebrating Summer With Open Streets

National Forests, Preserves, and Lakeshores—Oh My! 9 Public Lands to Visit in the U.S.

For the second summer in a row, Americans have set their sights (and record numbers) on visiting the country’s national parks.  But not everyone has flocked to these wild, beautiful—and popular—places. Others have headed to under-the-radar destinations like national forests, preserves, and lakeshores; federally protected places that offer much of the same natural and cultural… Continue reading National Forests, Preserves, and Lakeshores—Oh My! 9 Public Lands to Visit in the U.S.

New Survey Shows 82% of Americans Traveled This Summer

Is the digital nomad life more hype than reality? Does gender dictate the preferred mode of travel for solo adventurers? Will a requirement to use a digital health passport make or break a traveler’s decision to take a trip? We know the answers to these questions are defining current travel trends, but we wanted to… Continue reading New Survey Shows 82% of Americans Traveled This Summer

City Break: Boston

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that grants you access to the cultural and culinary amenities that big cities offer. In this series from TripIt, we explore some of the world’s… Continue reading City Break: Boston

TripIt Data: Strong Close to Summer Travel with Labor Day 2021

The first two of the three big U.S. summer holidays—Memorial Day and Fourth of July—were pandemic-era record setters. With Labor Day approaching, we dug into our data to determine if we’d see sustained record-breaking travel bookings, or if things had started to cool off.  TripIt analyzed U.S. origin lodging, rental car, and flight reservations made… Continue reading TripIt Data: Strong Close to Summer Travel with Labor Day 2021

What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled on a Business Trip

Nobody wants to hear their flight is canceled while on or heading out on a business trip. This is especially true when a video conference call can’t replace the event you’re meant to be at. And while you might not receive compensation for lost business revenue, there is a possibility to recoup your travel costs… Continue reading What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled on a Business Trip