Oregon is planning to conduct National Plan for Vacation Day later this month by offering a 20 per cent discount from participating hotels to anyone who books a future vacation on this day. To help employees get their vacation days on the calendar, US Travel Association created a vacation planning tool. By simply entering the number of days off earned, users can begin to plot out their vacations for the year, export them to their work or personal calendars, and share with their family and co-workers. Whether planning a long weekend or a 10-day trip, Oregon offers a diverse array of adventures.
In 2017, Oregon employees left 9,659,000 vacation days on the table. That’s 28 per cent of vacation days for Oregonians going unused. Studies show that 53 per cent of Americans who planned and scheduled their vacations are more likely to use all of it, take longer breaks and report greater happiness.
“People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life and more motivation to achieve goals,” says Dr. Michael Shrifter, psychologist at The Portland Clinic.
“Our nation’s workforce has earned this time off and they owe it to themselves, their families and employers to plan that bucket-list vacation,” says Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. “Research shows that just the act of planning and anticipating a vacation boost employee morale. It’s time to reclaim your well-deserved vacation days,” says Davidson.
