Most Americans vacation to impress neighbors, relatives

(Tellywood) According to recent studies conducted by the ski industry, some 90 percent of all vacationers take trips to impress the folks back home. Of that group, 80 percent say they often seek the approval of these significant others when deciding on where to go.

As silly as it may seem, most of these people still manage to have a good time while on a trip. Skiers, as a whole, are far more conscious of what others think. Whereas vacationers such as fishermen and hunters could give a damn.

“These groups have tremendous influence on our potential customers,” said an industry spokesman participating in a series of holiday seminars here. “We have to be responsive to the changes occurring every day.”

According to the spokesman, many of these neighbors and relatives are the type who stay at home most of the time. In fact, 35 percent hadn’t taken a vacation in 10 years.

“They are basically too lazy to get on a plane and go skiing. They just sit around all the time and stick their noses in other people’s business. But despite this situation we have no choice but to target them in our marketing scheme.”

In response to these findings, some Colorado resorts have already begun a direct mail blitzkrieg aimed at this slovenly segment of society.

“We know they’ll never come here but we can’t let them get away,” he said.

ˇ -Uncle Pahgre