Traveling with kids can be daunting, even under the best of circumstances. Many parents are more confident traveling with another adult as a backup to help manage logistics, temper tantrums, carrying luggage, and getting around in a new place.
05.05.2024 - 11:19 / insider.com / Matt Berna
Millennial and Gen Z travelers are over tourist traps.
Matt Berna, the president of Intrepid Travel, a small group travel company, told Business Insider that his company has seen a shift away from popular destinations among tourists between 18- and 35- years old.
According to Berna, young travelers aren't bogged down by FOMO — or the "fear of missing out" — that influenced older generations. Instead, they want to set the tone.
"They want to be a trendsetter, going to the next cool place," he said.
That's why more young folks are booking so-called "destination dupes," alternative vacation spots that are more affordable and less crowded than the well-known locations.
Intrepid Travel compiled a list of destination dupes travelers should consider this year.
Traveling with kids can be daunting, even under the best of circumstances. Many parents are more confident traveling with another adult as a backup to help manage logistics, temper tantrums, carrying luggage, and getting around in a new place.
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Some people go to Vegas to gamble; I go to eat.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation and emails with Gladys Nkengasong , a 27-year-old consultant who moved to the UK from Atlanta in 2021. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
With only a month to go until the first-ever Skift Data + AI Summit, over 60 companies already plan to attend on June 4 in New York City. This includes a cohort of names in travel tech, financial groups, OTAs, and hospitality including American Express, Expedia, Forbes Travel Guide, Hyatt, IHG, Priceline, and Tableau just to name a few – with many others joining every day.
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I was born and raised in Athens, so I've seen a lot of tourists.
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