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U.S. millennial travelers are seeking immersive, local experiences that challenge them and expand their awareness, according to a new report.
The report, 2018 Future of U.S. Millennial Travel, was based on a Resonance Consultancy survey of U.S. residents from 20 to 36 years old who have taken an overnight vacation at least 75 miles from home in the past year. Eighty-five percent of respondents said that venturing out of their comfort zones and learning new things is a priority, right behind dining (91 percent), fun attractions (90 percent) and sightseeing (88 percent).
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Consistent with this finding, two of the most desired future travel activities among respondents are participating in once-in-a-lifetime activity (36 percent) and volunteering (31 percent).
“Young travelers are not ‘escaping’ through travel as much as they’re collecting experiences and pursuing opportunities for growth,” the report says.
