Spring Break's Impact on Business Trips

February 4 2013 by Chris McGinnis
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spring break.jpgDespite the current deep freeze across much of the US, it's time to start focusing on Spring Break... and how a very busy March is going to impact your business trips.

With Easter coming early this year (on March 31), families, students and business travelers are on a collision course during the month of March. The peak in demand means that March is going to be an unusually expensive and crowded month for travel, so plan accordingly.

And while we are on the subject of Spring break, the infographic below illustrates just how big the annual rite has become. For example, did you know that students spend a whopping $1 billion per year on trips to Florida and Texas? Panama City, Florida alone hosts some 500,000 students every year.



The History of Spring Break

The History of Spring Break infographic





Chris McGinnis is Best Western's travel trends expert and business travel blogger on youmustbetrippin.com

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    By lynn szajnowski on February 5, 2013 7:53 AM

    I would go to Orlando that's where Disney World is. The most magical place on earth and home of some of the nicest Best Western hotels


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