 Typically the biggest of the year. Gasoline prices were down slightly from a year ago heading into the holiday. Keller says airfares are down because some airlines have increased capacity, but hotels are trying to protect the bottom line. The major hotel chains here in the US are doing everything possible to keep their prices up. A strong start for summer vacation travel is encouraging, but it may be the road warriors who determine how 2024 ultimately shapes up for the travel industry.