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As traveling patterns continue to change in the new year, several travel trends for millennials—those born approximately between 1981 and 1996—are being left behind.
About 80 percent of Americans are planning to embark on a vacation within the next 12 months, as per the latest version of the Portrait of American Travelers report, published last month by MMGY.
Newsweek has engaged with several experts who have disclosed the transformations we can anticipate in the travel realm among millennials in 2025.
Will Lee, a travel consultant at Chima Travel, informed Newsweek that “by far the most significant trend we witness with millennials that is fading away is their inclination to ‘sprint’ through various countries while traveling internationally.”
Historically, millennials would spend only a night or two in cities like Venice, Barcelona, or Paris; however, they are now opting for more gradual, enriching travel experiences to fully immerse themselves in each location, he remarked.
Joe Cronin, the president of International Citizens Insurance, echoed these thoughts, sharing with Newsweek that brief, spontaneous excursions are also diminishing in attractiveness.
“Many individuals are now leaning toward more purposeful, long-term travel arrangements, influenced by the rising costs of travel, job flexibility due to remote work, and an increasing appreciation for immersion,” he stated.
Ronan McLoughlin, the founder of the Boutique Hotel Hub, told Newsweek: “The glorification of travel as a life-defining accomplishment is on the verge of its final curtain in 2025.”
Travel was previously perceived as a sign of “personal development and cultural refinement,” he explained, emphasizing that “millennials will be the final generation for whom that holds true, with 2025 solidifying that idea.” This change is due to the fact that travel is no longer a notable status symbol, as the rise of social media has made travel accessible to all, reducing the impressiveness of merely documenting journeys through popular destinations.
McLoughlin mentioned: “Platforms like Instagram will remain popular, but the kind of attention-seeking ‘selfie-posting’ travel flex around Europe is now mostly met with indifference…nobody finds it impressive anymore. Traveling has become incredibly easy today, and if it’s incredibly easy, who cares?”
Duncan Greenfield-Turk, the founder of Global Travel Moments, noticed a transition away from painstakingly curated, Instagram-ready holidays.
“One trend that’s diminishing is the emphasis on travel that revolves around capturing the ideal Instagram image,” he told Newsweek, noting that millennials are now prioritizing authentic and significant experiences over visually appealing yet shallow ones.
Mona Molayem, a luxury travel blogger from MonaCorona.com, observed a similar development. The blogger stated to Newsweek: “Traveling to hyper-photogenic ‘nature-scapes’ such as seasonal flowers and northern lights will be overshadowed by adventures around other natural events that are not as easily photographed, such as eclipses and bioluminescence.”
Greenfield-Turk noted that extreme budget travel is losing traction among millennials.
“Individuals in their 30s and 40s are now seeking travel that offers substantial value and quality instead of merely the lowest costs,” he remarked.
Kristan De Graaf, CEO at Elite Rentals Dubai, concurred, telling Newsweek that “many millennials who have enjoyed budget travel and hostel accommodations may move away from this,” favoring comfort, luxury, and distinctive experiences.
De Graaf highlighted the growing trend of searching for unique escapades that deliver a personalized experience beyond mainstream tourism.
Millennials are presently “more focused on comfort, luxury, and unique experiences,” with a larger number “opting for private yacht charters, upscale hotels, and tailored travel packages instead of conventional, low-budget alternatives,” De Graaf remarked.
Cronin indicated that “solo travel is gradually declining” due to safety concerns, including geopolitical risks, as well as a rising enthusiasm for community-oriented tourism.
“The concentration for millennials is shifting toward group travel as it fosters shared experiences and interaction,” he stated, noting that services providing group excursions or coworking retreats have experienced a rise, offering a safer and more socially engaging travel option.
Ally Gibson, a millennial travel blogger from the YouTube channel Ally Travels who has explored 30 nations, informed Newsweek that millennials are shying away from over-tourism.
“More individuals are considering sustainable and eco-friendly travel alternatives, in addition to discovering ‘hidden gems’ that aren’t packed with tourists,” she elaborated.
Molayem further added that “party-oriented and social media popular locations like Tulum [in Mexico] or Bali [in Indonesia]” are being substituted by less-visited neighbors such as Guatemala or the wellness-focused Sumba in Indonesia.
Molayem also observed a move away from all-inclusive trips and trips curated by influencers among millennials, favoring voluntourism, cultural travel, and heritage exploration.
Gibson agreed, noting an increasing interest in wellness and mindfulness retreats over traditional all-inclusive resort options, which “can constrain travelers’ time and capability to have an authentic experience in a place.”
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