Travel experts optimistic despite decrease in holiday travel

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Travel experts optimistic despite decrease in holiday traveling
Members of AAA in Rapid City as well as the Rapid City Regional Airport are optimistic despite a growing number of people who stayed home during the holidays.
December 29, 2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. Certain things come with the holidays, like trees and bright lights and maybe some presents, but also the trip for many to go see loved ones.
However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, that trend has changed with around three-quarters of Americans choosing to stay home for the holidays.
Travel experts say during this holiday travel season, which runs from December 23 through January 3, travel is down nearly 30 percent in South Dakota, consistent with the national average.