Seniors are expected to take 4-5 leisure trips next year, spending over $6,600, mostly on cruises.
2018 saw a shift in how Boomers travel; to start, seniors are now far more interested in a homely stay in an Airbnb over a hotel. So the question on everyone’s mind is what will 2019 bring?
AARP recently released a report summarising 2019 Boomer travel trends. Seniors are expected to take 4-5 leisure trips next year, spending over $6,600, mostly on cruises. For those going abroad, 31% have booked their 2019 trips by September 2018, up from 23% by September of the previous year in 2018 and 17% in 2017, according to the online survey.
Of those in the planning phase of their domestic travel, 88% have already selected a destination, an increase from 72% in 2018. For those going abroad, 31% have booked their 2019 trips by September 2018, up from 23% by September of the previous year in 2018 and 17% in 2017, according to the online survey.
Top international destinations include Europe (41%), the Caribbean (20%), and Asia and the Middle East (11%).
The most common kinds of domestic trips expected are summer vacations, weekend getaways, and multi-generational trips. The most population destinations for Americans are unchanged from last year, with the top-mentioned locations once again being Florida (17%), California (11%), New York (5%), Texas (5%), and Las Vegas (5%).
Jonathan Breeze, CEO of AardvarkCompare.com, a travel insurance comparison site for seniors and an expert on all things senior travel, comments: "For the Baby Boomer generation, it’s time to spend. Student debt does not exist, they have paid off their mortgages, and saving money is no longer a concern. Boomers want to make the most of their golden years and travel the world. 2018 already demonstrated this and I believe 2019 will be no different. A recent AARP report estimates that seniors are expected to take 4-5 leisure trips this year, spending over $6,600. And it’s not just cruises, and domestic family visits. I predict this year will see even more seniors exploring the globe like tech savvy 20-year olds. The majority are traveling with a smartphone, seeking out authentic experiences, and are more interested in AirBnB than hotels."
Tatiana is the news coordinator for TravelDailyNews Media Network (traveldailynews.gr, traveldailynews.com and traveldailynews.asia). Her role includes monitoring the hundreds of news sources of TravelDailyNews Media Network and skimming the most important according to our strategy.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Mass Media from Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens and she has been editor and editor-in-chief in various economic magazines and newspapers.
