What is the next generation of travelers?

Gen Z: How will the newest generation of travelers impact the tourism industry? Gen Z is the newest generation; they were born between 1997 and 2012 and are currently between 9 and 24 years old. This generation, unlike baby boomers and millennials, was born with technology.



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Big plans, little money. Gen Zs — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are traveling more than Gen Xers and baby boomers, and are “on par with millennials, who are currently the focus of the industry,” said Roeschke. Survey conducted from December 2022 to February 2023.

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Eco-tourism Sustainability has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, and travelers are now more aware than ever of the impact their trips have on the environment. In 2023, we can expect to see a rise in eco-tourism, which focuses on environmentally responsible travel.

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Wellness Travel With this, Gen Z individuals tend to follow nutrition trends that improve their health. This includes going on wellness trips where they can pursue self-care. Wellness travel often includes physical activities that offer spiritual retreats and nature-centric destinations.

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Gen Zs — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are traveling more than Gen Xers and baby boomers, and are “on par with millennials, who are currently the focus of the industry,” said Roeschke. Survey conducted from December 2022 to February 2023.

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More than half (52 percent) of Gen Z adults are considered frequent travelers, meaning they take at least three leisure trips over the previous year (Morning Consult Pro)

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What age group travels the most? Millennials between 23-38 seem to be the age group that travels the most with an average of 35 vacation days a year.

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A resounding 87% of survey respondents expect to travel at least as much as they did in the prior year, with 49% selecting that they expect to travel more. This is especially true among younger respondents, with 59% of those between the ages of 18 to 26 planning to travel more in 2023.

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Among the respondents, 25% expressed a desire to explore new and unfamiliar places. On the other hand, 23% expressed a preference for visiting places they are already familiar with. In 2024, people are looking to travel to a variety of destinations. Mexico, Canada, and France emerged as the favorites (each with 42%).

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In 2023, I expect that to reverse and year-over-year fares to fall. With China—the last major country with covid travel restrictions—poised to reopen on January 8, I'm anticipating a huge uptick in transpacific flights (which are currently down 50% compared to 2019). More competition = cheaper fares.

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Data from the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study suggest that Traveller men have a life expectancy of only 63 years (vs 78 in the general population). For Traveller women, that figure is 71 years (vs 82 in the general population). This means Irish Travellers die about 11-15 years earlier than the general population.

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Beginning May 3, 2023, your driver's license will need to be REAL ID-compliant if you want to use it to fly within the U.S. It's part of a law passed by Congress. If your license is not compliant, and you don't have another acceptable form of ID, you'll have trouble getting through airport security.

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Kiritimati, which is a part of the Kiribati Islands, will be the first city to welcome 2023. Kiribati is a Pacific Ocean island country with 811 square kilometres (313 square miles) of land spread across 33 atolls and coral islands.

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