Youth

Nice News -  Traveling elicits a wide spectrum of emotions — excitement, trepidation, and awe among them. According to a recent survey, it’s also an experience that plays a significant role in personal growth and identity for young people. “Young travelers today are not just letting but wanting their travel experiences to define them,” reads the Thrillist report, which surveyed 2,000 people ages 18-75. Of the Gen Z and millennial participants, 76% reported they feel their travels say a lot about who they are and 72% said traveling is “core to their identity and part of how they express themselves.”
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Differing from older generations, Gen Z and millennials are also more likely to pursue “passion travel.” The trend is defined as going somewhere based on a specific interest rather than the destination itself. It’s a move away from the “bucket list” model, and may present in the form of eco-tourism experiences, wellness journeys, Taylor Swift concerts, or food-centered trips. “Not just any vacation spot will do; they want travel experiences that are as unique as they are,” Thrillist says.
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Regardless of the destination, it’s a reminder that no matter what’s going on in the world, the desire among young people to experience new things remains constant. Learn more about passion travel.