Everyone has different travel habits and motivations, but according to this infographic there are some measurable trends.
They say you don't really know someone until you've traveled with them, but 9% of people say they've stayed in a hotel simply to get away from their significant other. Ouch.
When it's peace and quiet you're looking for it's a pain to be bothered by a crying baby, which is why 58% of flyers want "child-free zones" on airplanes. Along the same lines, 47% of travelers think misbehaving children are the worst travelling offense.
This travel habits infographic also lists several useful apps for travelling such as Google Translate, Hotel Tonight, Flight View and Gate Guru.
Lastly, penny-pinching travel habits are explored, which reveal half of travelers skip bellhop service to avoid tipping.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Personalized Travel Experiences
- Opportunity for innovative companies to offer tailored travel experiences based on individual preferences and motivations.
- Child-free Travel
- Disruptive potential for airlines to introduce child-free zones to accommodate the demand of travelers seeking peaceful and quiet flights.
- Travel Apps
- Opportunity for app developers to create innovative travel apps that assist travelers with translation, hotel bookings, flight tracking, and gate information.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- Hotels can tap into the trend of personalized travel experiences by offering customized services and amenities based on guests' preferences.
- Airline
- Airlines can seize the opportunity to cater to the demand for child-free travel by introducing designated sections or flights exclusively for adult passengers.
- Technology
- Tech companies and startups can capitalize on the popularity of travel apps by developing user-friendly and innovative solutions that enhance the travel experience.
