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Increase in planned
staycations this year
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Increase in youth travel sports
260%
Growth in consumers using
AI to plan their next outing
The Experience Economy Is Changing
This report breaks down what's changed and what it means for how you plan, price, and market your experience.
What's Inside The Report
- Leisure and Experience Economy - How consumers feel about their financial situation, and how that's impacting participation in paid leisure
- Travel and Leisure Intent - What consumers plan to do more of, and what's competing for their time and wallet
- Leisure Time Planning - What impacts consumer decisions the most, and when and how consumers book experiences
- Marketing Effectiveness - How consumers respond to AI advertising, and whether emotive messaging or pricing wins
- Leisure Experiences Target Market - How Leisure Entertainment Consumers are actually spending their time
The consumer survey was fielded in May 2026 among 2,350 U.S. consumers who participate in leisure entertainment outside the home and have a minimum household income of $35,000. The data offers key insights for businesses in the travel, entertainment, and attractions industries.
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See what's changing among leisure consumers — and what it means for your business.
This comprehensive report contains 60+ pages of robust data and actionable insights to help guide strategic planning. Submit your information below to download the free report.
About Integrated Insight
Integrated Insight is an Orlando-based analytics consulting firm. We harness the power of data to help for-profit and not-for-profit businesses of all sizes reach their full potential.
We are experts in the Global Experience Economy and Location-Based Entertainment and have completed over 600 projects with over 200 clients in 15 countries.
Our team of industry veterans and experienced analysts brings diverse expertise in market research, forecasting, finance, business planning, pro forma modeling, economics, marketing, pricing, capacity planning, and operations. Industries we serve include location-based entertainment, hospitality, travel/tourism, sports, health & education, government & associations, and transportation.
Contact Us For More Information
For more information about our services or custom reporting from the Leisure Experiences Consumer Survey, please contact us.
