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California is America’s most Googled vacation state, with more than one million searches in the past month
People in Maine are the most desperate to get away, recording the highest level of searches for ‘Vacation’
92,000 people have looked for Airbnbs in Florida in the past 30 days
The results revealed that California is that state that Americans most want to visit on vacation this winter.
The study by printing experts Printique used Google data to analyze how often terms such as vacation, weekend away, Airbnb and hotel were searched alongside each of the 50 states.
California came in first for USA’s top getaway spots with more than one million vacation-related searches per month on average. ‘California Airbnbs’ is searched an average of 13,600 times per month and ‘California hotels’ is searched 12,000 times. The states that were looking to get away to California’s mild winter climate the most over the past month were New Mexico, Arkansas, Montana and Idaho. Californians however revealed they most wanted to vacation in Nevada and Oregon the most.
Hawaii came in second with an overall 964,470 searches, the term ‘Hawaii vacation’ alone is searched on average 48,000 times each month. The states where a trip to Hawaii was most popular were Indiana, Dakota, Mississippi and Oregon.
Florida was the third most popular vacation state with a search total of 957,720 searches per month. The states searching to visit Florida the most were Vermont, West Virginia and Maine. ‘Florida Airbnbs’ is searched 92,000 times- one of the highest figures for a single term. Florida residents were most likely to search for vacations in Georgia and Illinois this year.
Georgia came in fourth for a winter getaway with 951,110 as its search total, with terms like ‘Georgia vacation’ being searched 1,200 times. South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Minnesota were the top vacationers searching for the state, while people in Georgia were most interested in going to Florida.
New York came in fifth with a total search of 924,000, with hotels in the Big Apple being searched 13,000 times and ‘New York vacation’ 2,600 times. New York was most popular with people in Nebraska, Rhode Island, Louisiana and Kansas. New Yorkers were most interested in trips to Nevada, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New Jersey.
North Carolina came in sixth with a search total of 906,310. There were 2,200 monthly searches for ‘North Carolina Airbnb’ and 2,000 searches for ‘North Carolina hotels’. The state was most popular with searchers in New Jersey, Louisiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Texas came in seventh and was top with states such as Wisconsin, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Arkansas. The state had an overall search of 872,820. The term ‘Texas Vacation’ had been searched 3,000 times in the past month alone. Texans were searching for their winter breaks in the New Mexico, Nevada, Arkansas, Louisiana the study revealed.
Pennsylvania had a total of 863,310 searches putting it in eighth place. There were 1,800 searches for ‘Pennsylvania vacation’ in the past month. It was mostly being searched by states such as New Jersey, New York and Virginia.
Tennessee made ninth place with people in states such as Arkansas, South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi searching to getaway there. The state’s search total was 745,600 and the term ‘Tennessee vacation’ has been searched 6,000 times, along with ‘Tennessee hotels’ 3,000 times in the past month. People in Tennessee have been looking for their winter vacations in Utah and Wyoming.
South Carolina took the number 10 spot with a total search of 712,500. With terms like ‘South Carolina hotels’ being searched 3,900 times and ‘South Carolina Airbnb’ 4,000 times. The states that were most interested in taking their vacation in the state were West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia.
North Dakota came in last place with the lowest combined search score, while states such as Idaho, Kansas and Delaware also ranked near the bottom of the list.
A spokesperson for Printique commented on the findings of the study:
“It’s fascinating to see which states are the most popular for a winter getaway. The data shows that winter sun is the most popular option, with states that can offer some warmth dominating the top of the list. Vacation photo albums have probably been taken down from the shelf much more often since March 2020 as people have reminisced about their amazing trips. This data shows how keen the public are ready to travel and make new memories that will last for a lifetime.”
This study was conducted by Printique which is the go-to source for the highest-quality printing, preserving, and transforming of photographs, offering first class printing and hundreds of creative options.
Rank
State
Combined number of searches
States searching for it the most over past 30 days (Google Trend score out of 100)
1
California
1,061,140.00
Montana 83, New Mexico 79, Arkansas 59, Iowa 53
2
Hawaii
964,470.00
Idaho 77, South Dakota 39, Mississippi 37, Oregon 32
3
Florida
957,720.00
Vermont 100, West Virginia 100, Maine 92, South Carolina 65
4
Georgia
951,110.00
South Carolina 100, Mississippi 72, Florida 58, Minnesota 56
5
New York
924,000.00
Nebraska 100, Rhode Island 86, Louisiana 48, Kansas 38
6
North Carolina
906,310.00
New Jersey 43, Louisiana 37, Wisconsin 26, Ohio 24
7
Texas
872,820.00
Oklahoma 59, Wisconsin 54, South Carolina 43, Arkansas 42
8
Pennsylvania
863,310.00
New Jersey 67, New York 16, Virginia 24
9
Tennessee
745,600.00
Arkansas 72, South Carolina 55, Alabama 40, Mississippi 40
10
South Carolina
712,500.00
West Virginia 84, Kentucky 31, North Carolina 31, Virginia 25
Program Provides $50,000 in Grant Support and Opportunities for Virtual Leadership Training
CHARLESTON – Programs that help address the region’s issues around economic mobility and investing in underserved communities will be able to scale, helping even more people through a multi-year grant from Bank of America. The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) has been named as the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for its work addressing these issues in the Lowcountry and throughout South Carolina.
As part of the program, SCACED will receive $50,000 in grant support and an opportunity for engagement in virtual leadership training delivered by experts in the nonprofit sector on topics like human capital management, increasing financial sustainability and storytelling.
Black small businessowners have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus. Bank of America surveyed 300 Black businessowners across the country and found that 48% of Black entrepreneurs retooled their operations in response to the pandemic – double that of the national average. As part of its commitment to economic mobility, Bank of America is both engaging directly with business owners of color to ensure they have access to resources needed to secure funding and partnering with nonprofits like SCACED and The Opportunity Center that aim to help meet the needs of underserved entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses.
Through the Opportunity Center and with the help of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champion grant, SCACED will be able to address the resource support gap for minority entrepreneurs through a business incubator program known as the Business Success Center. Housed and offered through the Opportunity Center, the Business Success Center is an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, expanding support services such as affordable capital and organizational development to minority-owned businesses throughout the Lowcountry.
“As communities continue to recover and navigate a changing landscape, nonprofits are still experiencing significant demands and are in need of resources to help address impacts on marginalized communities and promote economic mobility,” said Mark Munn, president, Bank of America Charleston/Hilton Head. “The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development helps bridge important gaps for organizations and entrepreneurs to chart a path toward economic opportunity and stability. Programs like Neighborhood Champions help these organizations grow sustainably and strategically for greater positive impact in the community.”
“We are grateful to Bank of America for selecting SCACED to receive this year’s Neighborhood Champion award to support The Opportunity Center and our efforts to uplift minority entrepreneurs,” said Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO of SCACED. “The grant funding will allow SCACED and collaborative partners of The Opportunity Center — Increasing HOPE, Center for Heirs Property Preservation and Homes of Hope — to provide critical technical assistance and training to minority entrepreneurs to help them access vital capital for their businesses. As SCACED enters this critical field of entrepreneurial development, Bank of America will assist us in strengthening our organizational leadership in the areas of financial sustainability, organizational development, and program development, which will help strengthen our organization for the future.”
As part of its commitment to workforce development and economic opportunity, Bank of America also partnered with SCACED earlier this year, providing a $25,000 grant for a first-of-its-kind 3D printer pilot program. The initiative developed new business models for distributed manufacturing in a more inclusive production ecosystem – leveraging 3D printing for economic development and social good. Each participant, called “Explorers,” received a 3D printer and associated materials to set up and safely run their own microfactory in their homes, giving them the ability to create their choice of industrial consumable parts, medical models or lifestyle products, such as shoes or toys. The South Carolina pilot is the first step toward developing a business model for a globally connected network of safe “Make-at-Home” manufacturing that places production close to the point of consumption – and addresses workforce inclusion and sustainability at the outset.
Alongside Charleston/Hilton Head, the bank will bring the Neighborhood Champions program to over 42 additional communities across the U.S. this fall as part of its commitment to investing in the long-term health of communities. The Neighborhood Champions program is invitation-only for nonprofits who are poised to take their work to the next level. Leading members of the community participated in a collaborative selection process to identify this year’s awardee.
The Neighborhood Champions program is an extension of the bank’s signature philanthropic initiative, Neighborhood Builders®, the largest corporate philanthropic investment in nonprofit leadership in the country. Since the program’s inception in 2019, Bank of America has invested $6.3 million in 126 organizations within 42 communities through the Neighborhood Champions program.
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At Bank of America, we’re guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better, through the power of every connection. We’re delivering on this through responsible growth with a focus on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. ESG is embedded across our eight lines of business and reflects how we help fuel the global economy, build trust and credibility, and represent a company that people want to work for, invest in and do business with. It’s demonstrated in the inclusive and supportive workplace we create for our employees, the responsible products and services we offer our clients, and the impact we make around the world in helping local economies thrive. An important part of this work is forming strong partnerships with nonprofits and advocacy groups, such as community, consumer and environmental organizations, to bring together our collective networks and expertise to achieve greater impact. Learn more at about.bankofamerica.com, and connect with us on Twitter (@BofA_News).
By Martine Wolfe Miller, MPIO – Mount Pleasant Communications Manager
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (December 6, 2021) – The Mount Pleasant Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.
The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is one of only291 agencies worldwide to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The department has maintained accreditation for the past 20 years. It was first accredited in 2001, and has successfully completed its fifth accreditation assessment.
“Our accreditation demonstrates a commitment by the Town of Mount Pleasant to provide the highest quality of service to the community. We use the accreditation process as a proactive tool to plan for the future of our agency through strategic planning and community risk assessment,” said Chief Mixon.
About the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)
The CFAI is dedicated to assisting fire and emergency service agencies throughout the world in achieving excellence through self-assessment and constant quality improvement. The accreditation process fosters continuous enhancement of service delivery to the community through a development model that assesses service delivery and performance metrics.
By Martine Miller, MPIO – Town of Mount Pleasant Communications Officer
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (December 7, 2021) –Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie announced that the Town of Mount Pleasant has been certified among BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ by the Mars Petcare BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program. The BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certification represents Mount Pleasant’s commitment to pet-friendliness. Mount Pleasant, along with North Charleston and Aiken, is one of the few municipalities selected in South Carolina.
To receive this certification, the Town met a variety of pet-friendliness requirements showing strides taken to become more welcoming to pets in businesses, parks, shelters, and homes. The Town’s strong response related to supporting pet parents in challenging times is key to reducing pet homelessness and keeping people and pets together.
Mayor Haynie has long been a pet lover and recently welcomed a new addition to the family. “This eight-year-old rescue from Palmetto Paws is part Border Collie, Russell Terrier and ‘undomesticated canine’ – possibly coyote,” he said. “Rusty is the most amazing dog our family has had. We always had purebreds until Rusty. His intelligence and intuition are uncanny, and his love for our family is matchless – and the feeling is mutual!”
About Better Cities for Pets Certified Cities
Pets make life happier and healthier. That’s why the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program helps cities make pets as welcome as possible. And now Mars Petcare is certifying the most pet-friendly places to recognize and celebrate all they do for pets and pet owners. These cities have all earned BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ recognition thanks to the programs and policies they have in place and their commitment to continuing improvement. See how the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program helps cities be more pet-friendly in the 2019 Annual Report. For more information about the certification, click here.
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