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AAA Texas: Cruises, National Parks, and European Cities Popular Among Labor Day Travelers

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe August 24, 2026 Travel

Coppell, TX — As summer comes to an end, many travelers are taking advantage of the last long holiday weekend of the season. AAA booking data shows Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are the top domestic destinations, while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin,...

AAA: 5.7 Million Texans Expected to Travel Over July 4th Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe June 17, 2026 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 5.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. This year’s domestic travel forecast is up 0.2% over 2025 and 10.3% higher than 2019. The number of Texans...

AAA Texas: Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Reach Four-Year Highs

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe May 21, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Travel, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.09 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is eight cents more when compared to this day last week and is $1.30 more per gallon compared to this day...

AAA Texas Projects 3.7 Million Texans Will Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe May 11, 2026 Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas expects 3.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 21 and Monday, May 25. This year’s Texas travel forecast is slightly higher than 2025 and 6.3% higher than 2019....

Route 66 Centennial Road Trip: AAA Spokespeople Available for Live or Taped Interviews From a 1959 Cadillac El Dorado

April 23, 2026 Travel

WHAT: AAA is offering live or taped virtual interviews on this year’s Route 66 Centennial and recent national survey data showing strong and growing interest in Route 66 travel—even as gas prices remain higher than last year. WHO: Doug Shupe, AAA...

AAA Texas: As Summer Travel Demand Builds, Now Is the Time to Book

By Daniel Armbruster March 17, 2026 Travel

Dallas, TX — With Spring Break travel now underway, AAA Texas recommends Texans start preparing for what is expected to be a busy summer travel season. Travel demand remains strong, cruises continue to grow in popularity, and booking early can help travelers secure...

AAA Texas: 9.4 Million Texans to Travel Over Year-End Holidays

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe December 10, 2025 Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA projects 9.4 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday travel period. This year’s forecast is a 1.7% increase over 2024 for the Lone Star State, surpassing last year’s volume of 9.2 million Texas travelers....

AAA Texas Forecasts Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel: 5.8 Million Texans Expected to Hit the Road

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 17, 2025 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 5.8 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, marking a 1.1% increase over last year and setting a new record for the Lone Star State. This year’s forecast adds nearly 62,000...

AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New Record

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 06, 2025 Travel

Galveston, TX — AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New...

MEDIA ADVISORY Cruise Control: AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Wave of U.S. Ship Passengers in 2026

November 03, 2025 Travel

WHAT: AAA announces new projections for ocean cruise travel, forecasting another record-breaking year for the cruise industry. 21.7 million Americans are expected to cruise in 2026, following 20.7 million in 2025—both higher than earlier...

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