A 2026 Deloitte summer travel survey reveals vacation plans are down across all income levels, and travel is at its lowest among consumers since at least 2022. In addition, a new report from Georgia Institute of Technology also suggests high gas prices aren't going away anytime soon amid the global energy crisis. For a call-in show on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott is joined by Georgia Tech professors Daniel Matisoff from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and Bobby Harris from the School of Economics. Callers shared how their summer plans have been affected by inflation and other everyday expenses.

<p><a href="https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/transportation/2026-summer-travel-trends-survey.html">A 2026 Deloitte summer travel survey</a> reveals vacation plans are down across all income levels, and travel is at its lowest among consumers since at least 2022. In addition, a<a href="https://www.gatech.edu/news/2026/05/18/how-global-energy-crisis-affecting-americans"> new report from Georgia Institute of Technology</a> also suggests<a href="https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=GA"> high gas prices</a> aren't going away anytime soon amid the global energy crisis. For a call-in show on Thursday&rsquo;s edition of<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/"> &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo;</a> host Rose Scott is joined by Georgia Tech professors<a href="https://iac.gatech.edu/people/person/daniel-matisoff"> Daniel Matisoff</a> from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and<a href="https://econ.gatech.edu/people/person/889222ee-d2fd-599b-9140-79d7dc30afeb"> Bobby Harris</a> from the School of Economics. Callers shared how their summer plans have been affected by inflation and other everyday expenses.</p>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

<p>"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.</p>