Christina Gnozzo

It’s no secret that the U.S.’s parental leave policies pale in comparison to those of other developed countries. Although the Family and Medical Leave Act will protect jobs for up to 12 weeks after the birth or adoption of a child, the act does not ensure payment during the time off; it simply ensures that your job will be waiting for you upon your return. The U.S. is the only high-income country in the world that does not have a mandatory paid parental leave policy.

All in all, America is tired—and vacation, which has traditionally been viewed as a time to explore and sleep-when-you-get-home, is now being looked at from a different lens. Sleep tourism is on the rise, and not just by a little bit; the market is estimated to grow by nearly 8 percent and over $400 billion between 2023 and 2028, according to a recent analysis by HTP Marketing Intelligence.

News and Insights May 29, 2024 According to the Center for Disease Control (), one in three adults do not get enough sleep. What’s more—Wakefield Research reports that 63 percent of Americans frequently struggle with trying to get a good night’s sleep while on vacation, specifically. All in all, America is tired—and vacation, which has traditionally been viewed as a time to explore and sleep-when-you-get-home, is now being looked at from a different lens.