They plan on spending over $6,600 on their 2019 travel.
The most common kinds of domestic trips expected are summer vacations, weekend getaways, and multi-generational trips.
On a related topic, technology keeps many vacationers tethered to their jobs.
Technology also plays a role in vacation activity unrelated to work.
The big motivation for international travel?
Local experiences are less of a focus for domestic travel.
Other travel trendsand some barriers
Older Americans arent as apt to mix business with pleasure as younger generations.
They indicate no such change in travel frequency.
What keeps people from traveling?
In short, work, health and money.
Cost is the biggest barrier for all ages (about 40%).
The AARP 15-minute online survey was conducted among 1,724 males and females age 21+ in September 2018.
Final data have been weighted to the U.S. Census for analysis, by generation.
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Many leverage it across each phase of their travel journey.
Boomers Have Big Travel Plans in 2020
Boomers are avid travelers with strong buying power.
In 2020, they plan to take 4-5 trips and spend around $7,800.
