1、AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCHAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH1DOI:https:/doi.org/10.26419/res.00785.0012024 TRAVEL TRENDSFebruary 2024AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH2Table of contentsExecutive summary3What will t

2、ravel look like in 2024?72024 Domestic travel192024 International travel232024 Transportation&accommodations preferences27What about those who might not travel in 2024?32Appendix:methodologies37AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH3 3EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AA

3、RP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH4Executive Summary-TravelersDespite high costs and air travel challenges,2024 travel among people 50-plus mirrors 2023 in many ways,though travel plans are now more often coming to reality.Roughly two-thirds(65%)of people 50-plus plan to travel in 2024,at parity wi

4、th 62%in 2023.The average number of trips anticipated is the same year-over-year(3.6 vs.3.7 in 2023).Travelers plans are now more often coming to fruition for the first time since the pandemic,with last years number of intended trips matching the actual number taken for the first time since COVID.An

5、ticipated travel spend is consistent at$6,659(vs.$6,688 last year).Domestic road trips continue to be a focus.63%of 50-plus travelers are planning to travel only domestically(61%in 2023).Last years rise in road tripping domestically is maintained in 2024(49%of domestic trips)as is the decline in dom

6、estic air travel(38%).Last years decline in international travel intentions holds constant(37%plan to take at least one international trip)and is still below prepandemic levels.International travelers are farther into their planning compared to recent years and their trip focus has shifted.Fewer are

7、 in the initial idea phase than last year(28%vs.34%in 2023),a steadily declining portion since 2021.More are planning international bucket list(24%of international trips)and family trips(13%)in 2024 than in 2023 and fewer international solo trips(7%),suggesting increased desires for adventure and co

8、nnection.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH5Executive Summary-TravelersTravelers who need accommodations for disabilities travel at the same rates as their counterparts and need to stretch their travel dollar.More than one-in-ten travelers 50-plus(14%)will need accommodatio

9、ns for a disability(themselves or their travel companion),primarily for issues with mobility(78%).These travelers expect to travel as many times in 2024 as their counterparts(3.5 vs.3.6 trips)and to the same destinations(66%domestic only,29%for both international and domestic,5%international only).T

10、hese figures align with Miles Partnerships 2023“Travelers with Disabilities”report showing 16%of travelers 18-plus indicating need for accommodations for disabilities and an average of 3.3 trips anticipated in the next 12 months.According to Miles Partnership,disabled travelers may show higher desir

11、e to travel than their counterparts given their higher proclivity for travel daydreaming(59%vs.46%).Though they are traveling at the same rates,their anticipated spend is well below their counterparts for 2024($5,170 vs.$6,909).Travelers ages 50 to 59 are looking for adventure both near and far.Trav

12、elers in their 50s are more likely than their older counterparts to have a travel bucket list(75%vs.69%for 60 to 69 and 60%for 70-plus).More travelers in their 50s are planning to visit unique or off-the-beaten-path destinations than in years past(29%vs.23%for 60 to 69 and 18%for 70-plus).Perhaps re

13、lated to their higher desire to simplify 2024 travel due to air travel challenges(27%vs.18%),more travelers in their 50s are planning domestic weekend getaways than travelers ages 60-plus(19%vs.9%of domestic trips).Source:Palmer,K.,Erikson,A.(2023).Travelers with Disabilities.Miles Partnership.https

14、:/ AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH6Executive Summary-NontravelersNontravelers continue to feel hesitant,rather than set against travel in 2024,and many intend to return to travel soon.Similar to past years,95%are unsure if they will travel for leisure in 2024.The dramati

15、c rise seen last year in anticipated return to domestic travel in the near term continues in 2024 with 45%anticipating resuming domestic travel in 2025.As seen last year,money continues to drive nontravelers hesitation and COVID continues to drop as a barrier.High cost of travel:51%Decreased discret

16、ionary funds due to inflation:34%COVID:7%(vs.20%in 2023)Nontravelers are continuing to repurpose unused 2024 travel dollars.Similar to last year,over half(54%)will spend unused travel funds paying down debt and other home-related or personal expenses.The decline seen last year in saving unused trave

17、l dollars for the future holds steady in 2024(37%vs.33%in 2023).AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH7 7WHAT WILL TRAVEL LOOK LIKE IN 2024?AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH52%36%24%19%17%(49%in 2023)16%16%8%7%6%4%2%1%7%Cost of travelDecreased discret

18、ionary income due to inflationPersonal health reasonsChange in personal situationCOVID-19No timeWork responsibilitiesCaregiving responsibilitiesReports of airline cancellationsLack of desireReduction in airline routes,flights no longer availableLimited accommodations/accessibility for those with dis

19、abilitiesReports of airlines losing too many bagsOtherPrimary reasons for fewer trips in 2023Among 2024 travelers ages 50+who took fewer trips in 2023 than expectedAirline issues(NET):9%(16%in 2023)38%35%36%41%17%18%18%15%46%(2023:40%)47%47%44%(2023:34%)Ages 50+(n=1,204)Ages 5059(a)(n=402)Ages 6069(

20、b)(n=402)Ages 70+(c)(n=400)Concern about COVID spreadAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+,by age rangeConcernedNeutralNot concerned8Concerns about COVID continue to sharply decline,and airline issues were also less of a deterrent to 2023 travel than costs and inflation.There is a noticeable decline since l

21、ast year in the number of adults citing airline issues as reasons for fewer trips.Base:2024 50+Travelers.D3:Which of the following best describes your current level of concern for the spread of COVID-19?T1_REVISED.Thinking about your personal travel in 2023,did you take fewer trips,more trips,or abo

22、ut what you expected to take in 2023?Base:2024 50+Travelers Taking Fewer Trips Than Expected(n=337).T2b.What are the primary reasons you took fewer personal,leisure trips in 2023 than you originally intended?NOTE:Some answer options are new in 2024.28%of 2024 travelers took fewer trips than planned

23、in 2023.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH9As seen last year,cost remains the leading barrier to travel in 2024(albeit declining),and not COVID.Base:50+TravelersQ22:What,if anything,has prevented you or might prevent you from taking all of the personal trips youd like to ta

24、ke in next year?Only barriers of 10%or higher from 2024 are shown.Letters denote significant differences between years at the 95%confidence level.2021(n=880)(a)17%32%b20%18%16%67%bcd9%7%2022(n=1,206)(b)31%a27%23%20%c21%ac47%cd15%a14%a2023(n=1,200)(c)52%abd30%27%21%15%15%25%d16%19%abd16%a2024(n=1,204

25、)(d)43%ab32%b24%24%a18%c18%17%15%14%a16%aCostMy health or health of someone elseFear of financial unknown due to inflationWeatherIncreased political or social unrestSecurity or terrorismPublic health concernsAirline complicationsFamily obligationsNothingTop barriers to travel,20212024Among travelers

26、 ages 50+AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH4.44.54.44.64.44.7(Actual taken:2.7)4.1(Actual taken:3.4)3.9(Actual taken:3.6)3.7(Actual taken:3.7)3.62000224Average number of trips anticipated,20152024Among travelers ages 50+67%64%64%Ages 5059(a)

27、(n=517)Ages 6069(b)(n=578)Ages 70+(c)(n=579)Percent who anticipate traveling in 202410Last year was the first year since the pandemic where intended travel matched actual number of trips taken.Base:2024 50+Traveler Incidence Check(n=1,674).S11:How many personal trips do you anticipate,or hope to tak

28、e,next year in the calendar year 2023?Personal travel is defined as taking a trip at least 50 miles from home for 2 or more nights.Traveler is defined as one who has taken at least one leisure trip in the past two years and anticipates taking at least one in the coming year(2024).Base:2024 50+Travel

29、ers(n=1,204);S11.And finally,how many personal trips do you anticipate,or hope to take,next year,in the calendar year of 2024?Letters denote significant differences between years at the 95%confidence level.The percent of the 50-plus who plan on traveling in 2024 compared to 2023 is stable and unifor

30、m across age subgroups.65%of 50-plus plan on travelingin 2024.(2023:62%)AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH48%49%56%51%61%Domestic only:63%6%5%7%6%6%International only:5%46%46%37%43%33%Both:32%2002220232024Percent of travelers by anticipated travel destinationsDom

31、estic only,international only,or bothAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+11Domestic-only travel remains higher than prepandemic and stable from last year.International travel intent remains below prepandemic levels.Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q1a:How many of these trips will be international and how ma

32、ny will be domestic?NOTE:During 2022 Travel Trends data collection in November 2021,51%anticipated domestic-only travel;Based on data collected in February 2022,with the start of international conflict and the impact of the omicron variant,as of February 2022 domestic-only travel increased to 76%*Am

33、ong those taking one or more domestic trips.*Among those taking one or more international trips.The percent planning to travel both domestically and internationally remains steady at 32%.Average number of domestic trips planned*3 to 4Average number of international trips planned*1 to 2AARP.ORG/RESEA

34、RCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH$5,903$7,316$6,777$6,054$6,865$6,98720232024Ages 5059(n=402)Ages 6069(n=402)Ages 70+(n=400)Average anticipated travel spend,2023 and 2024Among travelers ages 50+,by age range12Despite high costs of travel and the impact of inflation,anticipated travel sp

35、end holds steady.Planned travel spend is steady and uniform by age group.Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q13d.Now that you have thought through your anticipated travel plans for 2024,approximately how much do you expect to spend on travel in 2024,in total?$6,490$7,314$6,739$8,369$6,688$6,659 2019202

36、020224Average anticipated travel spend,20192024Among travelers ages 50+AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH37%61%66%56%49%202020224Percent planning to spend more on travel than in the previous yearAmong travelers ages 50+13Among those who say they will s

37、pend more this year than last year,their reasons are high costs of transportation and accommodations.Roughly half will spend more on travel in 2024 than in 2023.Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q13e.And how do your estimated 2024 expenses compare to what you expect to spend on travel by the end of 20

38、23?Base:50+Travelers who anticipate higher spend on travel in 2024 vs 2023(n=601).T8a.You indicated you will be spending more on travel in 2024 than in 2023.Which of the following are reasons why your travel expenses will be more next year?69%60%39%36%29%14%11%9%4%Transportation costs moreAccommodat

39、ions costs moreEntertainment costs moreWill take more trips in 2024Staying longer at destination than normalChoosing more upgraded experiences this yearPurchasing travel insurancePaying more for cancellable reservations/ticketsUsing a Travel AgentReasons for spending more on travel in 2024Among 2024

40、 travelers ages 50+who expect to spend more than in 2023AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH14Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q13e.And how do your estimated 2024 expenses compare to what you expect to spend on travel by the end of 2023?Base:50+Travelers who anticipate lower s

41、pend on travel in 2024 vs 2023(n=123).T8a_2.You indicated you will be spending less on travel in 2024 than in 2023.Which of the following are reasons why your travel expenses will be less next year?Among the small portion who anticipate spending less on travel than last year,they are traveling just

42、as much but opting for less expensive trips.Among those 70-plus,compared to last year,fewer who intend to spend less are reducing the number of trips and instead are stretching their travel dollar.10%of 50-plus Travelers plan to spend lesson travel in 2024 than in 2023.54%39%(Ages 70+:49%)29%13%11%9

43、%7%3%2%Taking less expensive tripsTaking fewer trips Less discretionary income to spend in general Using loyalty points/miles Using travel creditsFound great dealsSplitting the costs with someone elseChange in travel plans to accommodate travelers with disabilities Some discretionary income going to

44、 help financially support othersReasons for spending less on travel in 2024Among 2024 travelers ages 50+expecting to spend less than in 2023AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH15Among 50-plus travelers,some need accommodations for a disability while traveling.Most commonly,ac

45、commodations are needed for limited mobility.NEW QUESTIONS 2024.Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).D2_NEW_2024.Will you,or a travel companion,require an accommodation for a disability while traveling internationally or domestically in 2024?Q75b.In the past,have you had issues traveling via air travel d

46、ue to yours,or your travel companions disabilities?Base:50+Travelers needs accommodation(s)for self or travel companion(n=174).Q74_99.Which type of limitations or disabilities will you need accommodation for in 2024?5%of 50-plus travelers have had issues traveling in the past due to disabilities.Per

47、cent require accommodation(s)for disabilityAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+14%8%5%1%86%Yes(NET)MyselfMy companionBoth of usNo one78%14%8%3%12%MobilityHearingVisionCognitiveOtherType of disabilities requiring accommodation(s)Among 2024 travelers ages 50+with accommodations needsAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AA

48、RP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH$6,659$5,170$0$2,500$5,000$7,500$10,000All travelers 50+Travelers 50+needingdisability accommodationsAverage anticipated travel spend,2024Among travelers ages 50+and travelers 50+needing disability accommodations3.63.5012345All travelers 50+Travelers 50+needingdisa

49、bility accommodationsAverage number of trips anticipated,2024Among travelers ages 50+and travelers 50+needing disability accommodations16Those in need of accommodations for a disability while traveling mirror their counterparts in frequency of travel and destination but have smaller budgets.Base:202

50、4 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q13d.Now that you have thought through your anticipated travel plans for 2023,approximately how much do you expect to spend on travel in 2023,in total?S11.And finally,how many personal trips do you anticipate,or hope to take,next year,in the calendar year of 2024?Aligned with

51、 the total 50-plus travelers,those in need of accommodations for disabilities will travel domestic only(66%),both international and domestic(29%),and international only(5%).AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH67%Ages 5059:75%Ages 6069:69%Ages 70+:60%Percent who have a bucket

52、list of places they would like to visitAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+17Travel bucket lists are popular among 50-plus travelers,though health issues,inflation,and global unrest deter some from completing them.Bucket list trips are the most popular type of trip intended among the 50-plus international

53、traveler and specifically more popular,in general,among travelers 50 to 59 compared to those older.Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q50.Do you have a bucket list of places you would like to travel to in your lifetime?(n=942)Base:2024 50+Travelers with a bucket list(n=817).Q51.Coming out of the pandem

54、ic,are you more of less committed to your bucket list of places you would like to travel to in your lifetime?Base:2024 50+Travelers with bucket list planned(n=262).Q52.What is the primary barrier that might stop you from taking your bucket list trip this year,if any?More committed41%No change45%Less

55、 committed14%Change in commitment to their bucket list due to the COVID-19 pandemicAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+with a bucket list21%15%13%9%5%4%3%2%29%Health issuesInflation,travel cost increaseGlobal unrestLess discretionary incomeTravel restrictionsWeather concernsAirline issuesTimeNothingPotenti

56、al barriers to bucket list travelAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+planning a bucket list trip in 2024AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH19%23%58%More well-known destinationsUnusual or off-the-beaten-path destinationsNo significant changesChanges in destinations from past yearsAm

57、ong 2024 travelers ages 50+18Most travelers 50-plus plan on taking trips similar to past years,though a considerable portion will be venturing off into unusual or off-the-beaten-path destinations.NEW QUESTION 2024 Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q9d.In what ways have the types of destinations you wi

58、ll travel to in 2024 changed from what you have done in the past few years?In 2024,I will.Perhaps related to their proclivity for travel bucket lists,those 50 to 59(29%)are more likely to travel to unique destinations than are those 60 to 69(23%)or 70-plus(18%).AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS

59、 RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH19192024 DOMESTIC TRAVEL AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH20Domestic travel in 2024 mirrors that of 2023 with most trips occurring in the spring and summer and family trips highest on the list.Base:50+domestic trips;total responses,up to 5 trips discu

60、ssed(n=2,980).Q4b.Thinking about your upcoming domestic trips listed below,please indicate the time of year,or season,you plan to travel.Q4:For the domestic trips you plan on taking next year,please read the list of trip types below and select your primary motivation for EACH trip.Weekend getaways a

61、re more popular among adults 50 to 59(19%)than those 60 and older(9%).11%27%32%19%11%JanFebMarMayJunAugSepOctNovDecPercent of domestic trips plannedBy season14%12%12%7%7%7%7%6%6%6%3%3%3%2%2%3%Family or multi-gen tripSummer vacationWeekend getawayHoliday travelSolo vacationRomantic getawayWellnessCel

62、ebration vacationFamily reunionBucket list tripSpring break tripGirls getawayRequired travelWedding,graduation,or other eventGuys getawayOtherPercent of domestic trips plannedBy primary motivationAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCHJust an idea:44%(2023:46%)(2022:47%)(2021:56

63、%)Being planned:40%(2023:39%)(2022:38%)(2021:30%)Booked:15%Percent of domestic trips plannedBy phase21Over half of the domestic trips for 2024 have been booked or are currently being planned.Older travelers are earlier in their domestic travel planning stages with those 70-plus(49%)more likely to be

64、 in the idea phase with their domestic trips than those ages 50 to 69(42%).Base:50+domestic trips;total responses,up to 5 trips discussed(n=2,980).Q5a:Of the following domestic trip(s)you anticipate taking next year,please indicate which ones are already booked,currently being planned,or in the idea

65、 phase.Q5b:For those domestic trip(s)that are still in the planning phase,have you selected a final destination yet?(n=1,207)84%84%85%86%87%89%202420232022202120202019Selected destination(%Yes,Among those planning)AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH22Domestic travel destinat

66、ions are typically in the South or West,though some places of interest have changed year over year.Texas is no longer a top destination,though Chicago and Michigan are now on the list.Base:50+s with domestic location chosen;total responses,up to 5 trips discussed(n=1,334).Q5c:For the trip(s)listed b

67、elow,please tell us where you have chosen to go.Please provide a state,along with the final destination city/location.If you are planning to visit more than one destination per trip,please just tell us the destination where you plan to spend the most time.The most popular destinations in 2024 are:Fl

68、orida(16%)California(10%)Las Vegas(5%)Arizona(5%)New York(4%)Chicago(4%)Michigan(4%)12%14%31%37%NortheastMidwestWestSouthPercent of domestic trips plannedBy destinationAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH23232024 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RES

69、ERVEDAARP RESEARCH24Spring remains a popular time for international trips with bucket list and family trips topping the type of trips anticipated(and rising since last year).Base:50+international trips;total responses,up to 5 trips discussed.(n=632).Q2b.Thinking about your upcoming international tri

70、ps listed below,please indicate the time of year,or season,you plan to travel.Q2:For the international trips you plan on taking next year,please read the list of trip types below and select your primary motivation for EACH trip.Intent for solo vacations softens year over year,resulting in wellness t

71、rips reaching the top five trip types for international travel in 2024.24%(2023:20%)13%(2023:9%)10%8%8%7%(2023:12%)6%5%4%3%2%2%2%2%2%2%Bucket list tripFamily or multi-gen tripSummer vacationRomantic getawayWellnessSolo vacationCelebration vacationFamily reunionHoliday travelGuys getawaySpring break

72、tripGirls getawayWeekend getawayRequired travelWedding,graduation,or other eventOtherPercent of international trips plannedBy primary motivation15%33%24%21%7%JanFebMarMayJunAugSepOctNovDecPercent of international trips plannedBy seasonAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCHJust

73、an idea:28%(2023:34%)(2022:49%)(2021:38%)Being planned:42%(2023:37%)(2022:34%)(2021:31%)Booked:30%(2023:29%)(2022:17%)(2021:31%)Percent of international trips plannedBy phase25International trips are further along in the planning process than in years past and since the pandemic,with a smaller porti

74、on in the initial idea phase.Base:50+international trips;total responses,up to 5 trips discussed(n=632).Q3a:Of the following international trip(s)you anticipate taking next year,please indicate which ones are already booked,currently being planned,or in the idea phase.Q3b:For those international tri

75、p(s)that are still in the planning phase,have you selected a final destination yet?(n=265)For those making plans,83%have already chosen their international destination.Those 50-plus are twice as likely to have an international trip booked by November 2023 than they are a domestic trip.AARP.ORG/RESEA

76、RCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH26Europe and Latin America/Caribbean remain the most sought after international destinations.Spain surfaces as a top destination for 2024.Base:50+s with international destination chosen;total responses,up to 5 trips discussed(n=364).Q3c:For the trip(s)li

77、sted below,please tell us where you have chosen to go.Please provide a country,along with the final destination city/location.If you are planning to visit more than one destination per trip,please just tell us the destination where you plan to spend the most time.In Europe,popular destinations are:I

78、taly(8%)Spain(7%)Great Britain(6%)France(5%)Mexico(12%)Bahamas(3%)Aruba(3%)In Latin America/Caribbean,popular destinations are:4%4%7%8%36%41%AfricaSouth PacificCanadaAsia or the Middle EastLatin America or CaribbeanEuropePercentage of planned international tripsBy destinationAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 A

79、ARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH27272024 TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCHDomestic(n=1,348)38%(2021:42%,2022:46%,2023:40%)3%49%(2021:47%,2022:43%,2023:50%)1%6%2%International(n=395)71%(2021:62%,2022:65%,2023:69%)21%(2021:28%

80、,2022:27%,2023:18%)4%2%1%1%AirplaneCruise shipPersonal vehicleBusRental vehicleTrain Percent of trips by primary mode of transportationDomestic vs.international trips28As seen last year,while air travel remains a primary mode of transportation for international trips,a personal vehicle is preferred

81、for domestic destinations.NEW QUESTION 2024 Base:50+Travelers with destination chosen for trip;total responses,up to 5 trips discussed.Q3d/Q5d_2:For each domestic/international trip below,please indicate the primary mode of transportation you will use.Q71.Have anticipated air travel issues and/or ch

82、allenges caused you to simplify the trips you intend to take in 2024?Those 50 to 59(10%)are more likely to rent a vehicle for a domestic trip than are those older(5%)and are more likely to be simplifying their travel plans due to air travel issues(27%)than those older(18%).21%of 50-plus travelers pl

83、an to simplify trips intended for 2024 due to anticipated air travel issues.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH57%47%37%22%7%21%11%8%4%2%5%21%The high cost of airline travelIssues with Airlines(NET)Reports of airline cancellationsReduction in airline routes,flights no longer

84、 availableReports of airlines losing too many bagsThe surcharges/extra fees associated with bookingAccessibility Issues(NET)Accessibility issues at the airportAccessibility issues while on board the aircraftConcerns about wheelchair damages on flightsOtherNone of the aboveConcerns about traveling by

85、 airAmong 2024 travelers ages 50+intending to travel by air29Most 50-plus travelers intending to fly this year express concern about 2024 air travel.NEW QUESTION 2024 Base:2024 50+Travelers intending to travel by air (n=1,039).Q70.As you make your travel plans for 2024,which of the following tends t

86、o give you the most pause about traveling by air?High costs and cancellations top the list of concerns.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH30As with other aspects of travel,2024 accommodation preferences are the same as in 2023.Base:50+with destination chosen for trip.Q3e/Q5e

87、2:Which of the following best describes the type of accommodations you will be staying at on this trip?Cruise ship cabins for international travel are more popular among those 60-plus(33%)than those 50 to 59(9%).*Significant differences at the 95%confidence level2023(n=682)63%*37%15%13%5%4%6%7%2024(

88、n=676)57%38%14%14%6%5%5%5%Hotel or motelWith friends or familyAirbnb,VRBO,etc.ResortRV,van,or campgroundBed&breakfastCompany-managed rental homeCruise ship cabinAccommodation for domestic trips,2023 vs.2024Among travelers ages 50+with a chosen destination2023(n=288)55%25%17%19%10%7%3%1%2024(n=297)47

89、%25%22%18%12%5%3%1%Hotel or motelCruise ship cabinResortWith friends or familyAirbnb,VRBO,etc.Bed&breakfastCompany-managed rental homeRV,van,or campgroundAccommodation for international trips,2023 vs.2024Among travelers ages 50+with a chosen destinationAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

90、AARP RESEARCH202462%65%33%15%202365%65%30%15%AirlinesHotelsCar rentalCruise linesLoyalty program membership rates,2023 vs.2024Among travelers ages 50+31Base:2024 50+Travelers(n=1,204).Q5h.Please indicate the types of travel related loyalty programs you are currently a member of.Select all that apply

91、 Q5i.How often do you book with your travel loyalty program provider versus other options in the marketplace when making leisure travel arrangements?Those 70-plus(68%)are significantly more likely to belong to an airline loyalty program than are those 50 to 69(58%).And those 18 to 49 are less likely

92、 those 50-plus to belong to these programs(airline:49%,hotel:58%,car rental:22%).Loyalty program membership and usage remain stable.73%67%69%72%19%25%22%18%8%8%8%10%Airlines(n=729)Hotels(n=765)Car rental(n=386)Cruise lines(n=176)Frequency of booking with loyalty programs,2024Among travelers ages 50+

93、with respective membershipAlways or mostlySometimesRarely or neverAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH3232WHAT ABOUT THOSE WHO MIGHT NOT TRAVEL IN 2024?AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH33As seen in the past few years,2024 nontravelers are not oppose

94、d to leisure travel,but are unsure if they will travel.Travel is defined as taking at least one leisure trip at least 50 miles from home for 2 or more nights in the next year.Base:2024 50+Nontravelers.S11:How many personal trips do you anticipate,or hope to take,next year in the calendar year 2024?N

95、TQ11.In 2024,which of the following required trips,if any,do you anticipate taking?That said,they do expect some obligatory travel for things like work or caregiving.64%50-plus anticipate some obligatory travel in 2024(e.g.,business travel).5%3%3%8%95%97%97%92%Ages 50+(n=249)Ages 5059(a)(n=69)Ages 6

96、069(b)(n=92)Ages 70+(c)(n=88)Number of trips anticipated in 2024Among 2024 nontravelers ages 50+ZeroDont knowAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH61%51%34%19%13%12%11%11%9%7%(2023:20%)7%5%4%3%15%Money(NET)Cost of travelDecreased discretionary income due to inflationPersonal he

97、alth reasonsLack of desireChange in personal situationNo timeWork responsibilitiesCaregiving responsibilitiesCOVID-19Reports of airline cancellationsReduction in airline routes,flights no longer availableReports of airlines losing too many bagsLimited accommodations/accessibility for those with disa

98、bilitiesOtherPrimary reasons not planning to travel in 2024Among 2024 nontravelers ages 50+34Similar to last year,the cost of travel creates the most hesitation for nontravelers.Base:2024 50+Nontravelers(n=249),NTQ4.Now,please think about 2024.What are the primary reasons you are not planning to tak

99、e any personal,nonbusiness trips in 2024?Select all that apply.Q75a.In the past,have you had issues traveling via air travel due to your,or your travel companions disabilities?The percent citing COVID as their reason for not traveling in 2024 decreases dramatically again,down from 20%in 2023 to 7%in

100、 2024.Though only 3%indicate limitations in travel accessibility as a barrier,9%of 50-plus nontravelers have had issues traveling by air in the past due to disabilities(vs.only 5%among travelers 50-plus).AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH54%25%21%12%10%9%7%53%37%27%9%7%14%S

101、pend(NET)Pay down debtAbsorbed into budgetHome improvementMyself or someone elseStaycationSomething for homeSave or invest(NET)Save for future travelSave for rainy dayInvestNothing or less to spendNo ideaPlans for travel dollars saved in 2024Among 2024 nontravelers ages 50+who traveled in 202335The

102、impact of inflation can be seen among nontravelers as half indicate money not spent on travel in 2024 will go to paying down debt and other home-related or personal expenses.Base:2024 50+Nontravelers Who Took Trips in 2023(n=231).NTQ8:Since you might expect to spend less on travel in 2024 than last

103、year,what might you do with the dollars you save on travel?That said,some(37%)will be saving up for future travel.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH48%45%20232024Nontravelers who plan to travel in the following yearAmong 2023 and 2024 nontravelers ages 50+36Similar to last

104、year,many nontravelers do expect to resume leisure trips in the near future.Travel is defined as taking at least one leisure trip at least 50 miles from home for 2 or more nights in the next year.Base:2023 50+Nontravelers(n=372),2024 50+Nontravelers(n=249)NTQ12a.When do you anticipate you will resum

105、e personal travel?NTQ12b_2.When you resume personal travel in 2025,what form or forms of transportation do you anticipate using to get to your destination(s)?Most of these nontravelers who plan to travel domestically for leisure in 2025 will fly to their destination(70%).70%of nontravelers 50+who pl

106、an to travel domestically in 2025intend to do so by airplane,and 61%plan to road trip with a personal vehicle.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH3737APPENDIX:METHODOLOGIESAARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH38Traveler methodology Methodology:Online su

107、rvey using Dynatas research panelQualifications:U.S.Adults ages 18+who havetaken at least one trip within the past two years 50 miles or more away from home,with at least a two-night stayused an online travel site within the past two years an intent to travel for personal pleasure(nonbusiness travel

108、)in 2024Sample Size:1,897Questionnaire Length:Approximately 15 minutesLanguage:EnglishField Dates:November 321,2023Weighting:Weighted to demographically represent a U.S.traveler,as defined in the screener,by age cohort.Traveler Total Completes(unweighted counts)1,897Gender:Male1,049Woman846Another g

109、ender identity2Age:18 4969350 5940260 6940270400Ethnicity:Hispanic/Latino264White1,372Black/African American149Asian78Native American4Other30Region:Northeast340Midwest484South524West549AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH39Traveler counts by age cohort The focus of this analy

110、sis is on adults 50-plus who intend to travel in 2024.Counts by age cohorts shown here are weighted.50+50 5960 6970+Total(unweighted)n=1,204n=402n=402n=400Gender:Man678226230222Woman522174171177Ethnicity:Hispanic/Latino110472835White963285335345Black/African American7642276Asian331967Native American

111、3102Other15643Region:Northeast220747966Midwest371129124117South270868798West343113112119AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH4050-plus traveler profileThe profile of the 50-plus traveler does not differ dramatically based on their travel destination.Most notably,those who inte

112、nd to travel both internationally and domestically have higher annual incomes.In addition,as seen in the past,whites are more likely to only travel domestically than nonwhites,and Hispanic/Latino travelers are more likely to travel internationally than domestically.International Only Traveler(a)Dome

113、stic Only Traveler(b)World Traveler(c)Base:61757386Members33%38%44%Nonmembers68%62%56%GenderMale50%51%55%Female50%49%45%Age50-5942%c32%29%60-6919%34%a37%a70+39%34%33%EthnicityHispanic/Latino19%bc6%9%bWhite66%83%ac77%Black/African American5%7%6%Asian American/Other11%b5%8%bIncomeAverage$86,000$77,000

114、$103,000abMarital StatusSingle/Never married10%11%12%Married/Living together71%63%68%Separated/Divorced8%19%a15%Widowed12%c8%c5%AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH41Nontraveler methodologyMethodology:Online survey using Dynatas research panelQualifications:U.S.Adults ages 18

115、+whoare Historic Travelers(i.e.,one who has traditionally traveled at least once in the past 2 years,have used online travel tools)have no plans for personal(nonbusiness)travel in 2024NOTE:A“click balancing”sampling approach was used to ensure a general U.S.population was brought into the screener,a

116、llowing a representative portion Sample Size:352Questionnaire Length:Approximately 10 minutesLanguage:EnglishField Dates:November 3 November 21,2023Weighting:Weighted to demographically represent a U.S.nontraveler,as defined in the screener,by age cohort.Nontraveler Total Completes(unweighted counts

117、)352GenderMale144Female203Non-binary1Another gender identity1Age6960699270+88EthnicityHispanic/Latino32White233Black/African American55Asian15Native American3Other14RegionNortheast46Midwest76South125West105AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH42Profile by type of tr

118、avelerBoth travelers and nontravelers in the data are weighted back to their representation in the U.S.population based on the findings in the screener.Only a few variances are seen in the 2024 data;Travelers are more likely to be AARP members than nontravelers,they also skew white and have a higher

119、 average annual income.50+Travelers50+NontravelersBase:1,204249Members40%*33%Nonmembers60%67%*GenderMale53%50%Female48%50%Age50-5932%27%60-6934%38%70+34%35%EthnicityHispanic7%9%white80%*72%Black/African American6%9%Asian American/Native American/Other6%9%IncomeAverage$86,000*$73,000 Past issues trav

120、eling via air due to disabilitiesYes5%9%Political IdeologyConservative38%39%Moderate32%29%Liberal28%27%AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH43About AARP AARP is the nations largest nonprofit,nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose howt

121、hey live as they age.With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state,the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico,and the U.S.Virgin Islands,AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security,financial stability and personal fulfillm

122、ent.AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen,high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name.As a trusted source for news and information,AARP produces the nations largest circulation publications,AARP The Magazine and AARP

123、Bulletin.To learn more,visit www.aarp.org or follow AARP and AARPadvocates on social media.About Interloq,LLCInterloq provides innovative market research solutions to help brands,marketers and business leaders collect and harness the power of data to drive fast insights and decisions about their bus

124、iness.Nimble and efficient,we do things quickly without the drag of sizeable unneeded bureaucracy.Our primary consultants have been conducting market research for over two decades while always remaining on the pulse of modern technology to inform our research methods.Interloq is proud to be a woman-owned business based in Dallas,Texas.To learn more,visit www.I.AARP.ORG/RESEARCH|2024 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAARP RESEARCH44For media inquiries,please contact:mediaaarp.orgFor questions,please contact:Vicki Levy,AARP Researchvlevyaarp.orgThis research was designed and executed by AARP Research