A big factor at play for travelers, understandably, is safety.
Over two-thirds say they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Still, 77% feel it is safe to vacation this year compared to only 40% last year.
This is translating into bigger budgets for trips in the year ahead.
Before the pandemic, Americans age 50-plus planned to spend $7,314 annually, on average, for travel.
This year, older adults typically say they are ready to shell out $8,369.
Some Americans are still not ready to travel at all.
What might ease travel worries while COVID-19 remains present?
AARP’s 2022 Travel Trends study includes two surveys on travelers and nontravelers conducted in November 2021.
Final data have been weighted to U.S. Census for analysis by age group.
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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.
