peak seasons
Highest demand periods
Peak seasons are the times of year when demand is highest for travel, tourism, or specific activities.
Hotels raise rates during peak season, flights fill up, and popular destinations become crowded.
The term implies a contrast with off-peak or shoulder seasons when prices drop and availability increases: We avoid peak season to save money.
Different industries have different peaks—ski resorts in winter, beaches in summer, retailers during the holidays.
- vacationersPeople taking leisure trips
- spring breakAcademic recess in March
- holidaysDesignated celebration days
- rushesMoves very quickly
- touristsTravelers seeing sights
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