About 75% of American travelers consider their smartphone the number one travel accessory.
Passport Photo Online gathered 1,000+ Americans to conduct a data-driven study and get final answers about phone use during traveling.
Key findings:
- About 75% of American travelers consider their smartphone the number one travel accessory.
- Most US travelers (71%) check their cell phones an average of 32–80 times per day, while 10% admitted they take a peek ~160 times daily.
- Travelers in the wild: Among respondents who use social media on vacation, 46% want to make followers jealous of their travel experience.
It turns out 84% of Americans are comfortable or very comfortable with it – a 36% increase compared to 2018. Perhaps, it shows the travel industry has further embraced the mobile-first approach, making it easier for travelers to arrange the entire trip on the go.
Americans were also asked if they used smartphones during their most recent vacation. A full 97% said “Yes.” Moreover, that percentage remains high across all the major demographics:
- Gen Zers (25 or younger): 99%
- Millennials (26–38): 97%
- Gen Xers (39–54): 98%
- Baby Boomers (55 or older): 93%
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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.
