One thing is sure. Never in the 15 years we've tracked it has there been a decline in travel. The high price of gas won't change that. But people may not vacation as far away. When the economy slows down, we do better.
People stay closer to home.
When the economy does real well, our businesses don't do so well. AAA Michigan spokeswoman Nancy Cain said an auto club survey about summer travel found gas prices may affect vacation plans. But rather than canceling trips, most people would travel shorter distances or spend less once they're there, she said. Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada, are all advertising for tourism. Travel Michigan spokeswoman Cynthia Snyder said the state is targeting neighboring states because gas prices are expected to keep vacationers closer to home.