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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The largest groups were nationals of Morocco, Albania, India, Turkey and Pakistan. 2.4 million non-EU migrants entered the EU in 2017. In addition, cheaper transportation and more advanced technology have further aided migration.
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.
Going to new places helps you improve your mental well-being by experiencing new places, people and cultures and breaking your routine. A recent Washington State University study found out that people who traveled several times a year-even for just 75 miles from home- were 7% happier than those who did not travel.
France, the most visited country in the world, holds a special allure for international travelers. With an astounding number of 117,109,000 international tourists, France's irresistible blend of rich history, exquisite art, and captivating culture has made it an iconic destination.
Visited, available on iOS or Android, is an app that allows users to mark off places they've been around the world, browse new travel destinations, get a custom map of their travels, and set travel goals. According to Visited's travel stats, the average global traveler has been to 18 countries.
The youngest person to visit every country in Europe is 18 years and 67 days, and was achieved by Rahf Khutaba (Palestine), in Yerevan, Armenia, on 23 May 2023. Rahf was 44 days younger than the previous holder when they achieved this record, even stopping to do exams during achieving the record.
China was the country worldwide with the highest outbound tourism expenditure in 2021. That year, China's outbound tourism spending amounted to more than 109 billion U.S. dollars, showing a 17 percent decrease from 2020 and only accounting for roughly 43 percent of the value reported in 2019.
Hong Kong. Hong Kong has become the most visited city in the world, surpassing Bangkok in recent times. Hong Kong welcomed 26.6 million visitors! With over 5 million more visitors annually than its closest rival, Hong Kong is expected to host at least 31 million tourists in the near future.
Applying the US average of 5.3 trips as an indication of skewed demand, 823 million international trips involved only 155 million unique air travellers, or 2% of the world population (world population of 7.594 billion).
Switzerland is easily one of the most beautiful countries in the world—particularly if you visit during the winter, when the Swiss Alps become a luxury skiing playground and thick snow turns the mountain range into a true wonderland.