THE TRAVEL EFFECT Katie Steele Danner Director, Missouri Division of Tourism September 4, 2014

The Travel Effect “ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow- mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” - Mark Twain

Couples feel closer Children are smarter Improves your health Reduces work stress

Massive Benefits if Employees Were To Take One More Day 42% of American workers leave time on the table. If workers took more of their leave: U.S. economy: additional $160 billion each year 1.2 million new American jobs In fact, if just using one more day: The economy would benefit to the tune of $73 billion The travel industry could have 581 million additional travel days $67 billion in additional travel spending

A Key Ingredient to Work-Life Balance Institute Policies Procedures Actions Expectations VACATIONS

Start the Conversation 8 in 10 workers say that if their boss fully supported them and encouraged them to take their time they would be very or somewhat likely to take more of their PTO. STRATEGIES

“Use it or Lose it” 5 out of 6 workers will use ALL of the leave available to them. Only 48% of workers who can roll over, bank, or be paid out for their unused time use all of their leave. STRATEGIES

Employee Purchase Program Payroll-deducted voluntary benefit Variety of options: hotels, destination packages, all-inclusive resorts, amusement park tickets, gas cards Cost deducted through manageable payments over 12 months STRATEGIES