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Generational Travel Habits
TripBarometer | 2016 Travel Trends

Millennials

(18-34 years old)

Average travel budget for 2016

$2,915

Reasons to spend more

New travel activities in 2016

43%

28%

Visiting somewhere
on their wish list


25%

Adventure
travel

Deal-breakers for choosing accommodation

Key factors in choosing accommodation

88%

85%

Proximity to
key attractions

Solo travel

55%


Online
photos/videos

31%

Free in-room
wifi

Reason for choosing destination

Super-fast wifi

Essential travel items

25%

87%

To do an activity that wasn’t

possible elsewhere

33%

Smartphone

Generation X

Own towel

(35-64 years old)

Average travel budget for 2016

$5,700

Reasons to spend more

New travel activities in 2016


50%

17%

34%

I/my family
deserve it

Cruise

Planning more
long trips

Key factors in choosing accommodation

Deal-breakers for choosing accommodation

31%


40%

86%

Safe-deposit
box

Breakfast
included

Online reviews/
posts on TripAdvisor

Reason for choosing destination

Essential travel items

23%

73%


Accommodation’s
special offer/package

68%

Smartphone

Toiletries

37%
Tablet

Baby Boomers

(65+ years old)

Average travel budget for 2016

$8,736


Reasons to spend more

New travel activities in 2016

41%

15%

Visiting somewhere
on their wish list

Cruise

Key factors in choosing accommodation

76%

Air
conditioning


Reason for choosing destination

52%

Culture/society
of country

Solo travel

Deal-breakers for choosing accommodation

56%

Previous experience

10%
34%
In-room wifi


Essential travel items

20%

Specific type
of accommodation

Ipsos MORI survey conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor
Methodology: The research was conducted in 32 markets via an online banner and pop-up link on TripAdvisor’s local websites as well as an email invitation sent to TripAdvisor members.
Data based on results from online surveys of 34,026 TripAdvisor travelers and 10,756 TripAdvisor business owners collected between 14th – 29th October 2015.

71%
Camera

45%

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