Terrorism in Europe and U.S. is Major Concern for Americans Planning Vacations
A recent SSI QuickPoll study of 1,002 U.S. adults found cost and safety were the top two considerations when planning a vacation outside the country. The study asked respondents about their vacation plans and which factors they consider before traveling.
Participants in the study were asked to what degree various threats and incidents around the world significantly impacted their decision-making process. They indicated terrorist activities in Europe (37%) and the possibility of terrorist attacks in the U.S. (30%) affected their thinking a great deal when making decisions about vacation plans. Twenty-two percent of respondents selected the Zika Virus as a top concern and 20% the migration situation in Europe.