MUMBAI: Travelling is no longer limited to just sightseeing, shopping and food, as an increasing number of people want to get into live activities during their holidays, finds a survey.
About 57 per cent of a survey respondents want to spend extra money on varied experiences during their holidays, as 63 per cent Millennials, 62 per cent Gen X, 63 per cent of the Boomers prefer such activities, says a survey by online travel agency Expedia.
The survey, conducted among 1,250 Indians in the 18-65 age bracket, compares travel preferences and behavior of consumers across multiple generations–Gen Z (18-21 years), Millennials (22-30), Gen X (31-45) and Baby Boomers (46-65).
Within leisure, 74 per cent of Gen Z prefer connecting with near and dear ones, 81 per cent of the Millennials want to spend time with the loved ones, 78 per cent of the Gen X and 80 per cent of the Boomers would also like to do the same.
When it comes to adventure and exploring, 76 per cent of the Gen Z, 81 per cent of the Millennials, 69 of the per cent Gen X and 66 per cent of the Boomers are all for it.
But unique experiences and living like a local is also catching up with Gen Z (62 per cent), Millennials (71), Gen X (20) and Boomers (66) preferring it.
The survey also reveals that while overall 36 per cent Indians travelled alone last year, 71 per cent of them were Millennials. Boomers and Gen X split their travel time evenly between travelling with others and alone. (AGENCIES)
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