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Millennial travelers: What’s trending in 2018
Travel trends for people of the millennial generation are ever-changing. Local tourist agency Dwidayatour digitally researched 1,700 millennial internet users and found some interesting insight.
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Amsterdam tops the list of global destinations favored by millennials. (Illustration)
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ravel trends for people of the millennial generation are ever-changing. Local tourist agency Dwidayatour digitally researched 1,700 millennial internet users and found some interesting insight, as reported by KompasTravel.
Soul-searching is out, idea-searching is in
Millennials typically don’t travel to learn something about themselves. Seven of 10 millennial travelers go to the ends of the world to search for new ideas and stimulate their creative bones.
“The fresh ideas gathered from their travels will be applied in their work, businesses or start-up companies. The point of traveling is no longer to refresh, but to build one’s creativity for work,” said Dwidayatour’s commercial vice-president, Hendriyapto, on Friday.
Quantity, not quality
Setting them apart from older travelers, who look for quality, millennial travelers prefer shorter but more frequent getaways. They travel for two to five days, with an average of four trips per year.
“This new habit is reflected in high demand for tickets on weekends,” said Hendri.
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Tight budget does not matter
Because of their new habit of opting for short trips, millennial travelers don’t generally need a lot of money to support their lifestyle. A budget of Rp 2 million to Rp 10 million (US$700) is enough to finance trips around Indonesia or abroad, thanks to special offers from airlines and hotels.
Tourist attractions still win
Contrary to popular belief that millennial travelers look for ‘alternative' locations in their travels, Dwidayatour's survey shows that popular landmarks and attractions are still popular in this segment, with culinary spots sitting at number two on the search list. (asw)
