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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“When it comes to nearly all travel behaviors, millennials are the generation most likely to engage — and they do so often,” said Lindsey Roeschke, travel and hospitality analyst at Morning Consult.
That is, women are statistically and actually much more likely to travel than men. The average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman. And whether women travel with their partners, their families, friends, solo or in groups, 80% of all travel decisions are made by women.
70% of Gen Z and millennial respondents agree that they have been inspired to visit a destination after seeing it featured in a TV show, news source, or movie. And 61%of Gen Z and millennials agree that a top motivation for traveling in 2023 is to visit a destination because it looks great in photos and videos.
After your child reaches about 4 years old, travel suddenly gets much easier! Your children will start pulling some of their own weight and will begin to be capable of making long-lasting memories. Every year, you will find that you have more and more options for exciting travel!
Gen Z also tends to be more open-minded and understanding of social change, and they seem to think anything is possible because it is. Those in the younger generation seem more inclined to want to get out and explore — even though their parents and grandparents may not have had the same opportunities.
One year olds are often highly mobile yet totally uncontrollable, making for a potentially dangerous travel combination. At this age, children are still too young to understand and follow instructions, so discipline is ineffective. Distraction and maybe bribery are really your only tools!
It's the age when most of us are usually adventurous and curious to try out new things, to dive into the unknown, and to find a path rather than getting lost. It's that age when we can try and fail, and try again, without being bothered too much about wasted time.
They often use mobile devices to research and book their next trip. They prefer to support brands that implement sustainable practices. The majority prefer environmentally friendly transportation and accommodation. More than 80% of American Gen Z travellers look for unique experiences when booking a vacation.
Depending on the nature of the trip arrangements, travelling can also reinforce the sense of independence and autonomy amongst older people. Being able to make choices about how they spend their time can be especially meaningful and empowering, often in contrast to a more mundane routine back home.
18 to 22 years oldThis is such a great age to travel. Take a year off school after high school to really unwind before you take things a little bit more seriously in university. It is an awesome idea in perhaps another lifetime.
As you progress through your life, it becomes easier to make friends and connect with people from different walks of life. Your travel companions in your 30s have a deeper connection with you than your party friends or the person you talked to once in your math class in college.
Quiet quitting isn't just a Gen Z phenomenon, but they do own it. In Gallup's 2023 State of the Global Workplace, Gen Z and young Millennial engagement with work dropped four points from 2019 and 2022.