In light of this interest, I use 20 data from the American Time Use Survey (ATUS) to examine how millennials and members of Generation X spent their time when both generations were ages 23 to 38. In 2019, millennials were the same ages as members of Generation X in 2003. In particular, comparisons between generations are often made when they were the same ages. Research papers and media stories make frequent references to millennials, Generation X (Generation Xers), baby boomers, and the Silent Generation. Generational cohorts have long interested demographers, social scientists, researchers, and others. However, millennial men spent more time playing games on an average day than did men in Generation X, and millennial women spent less time reading for leisure than did women in Generation X. Each generation spent nearly the same amount of time in leisure and sports activities overall. Each generation spent nearly the same amount of time working on an average day, and the men of each generation spent more time working than their female counterparts. On the other hand, millennials were more likely to spend time providing animal and pet care than were members of Generation X. Millennials were less likely to spend time doing housework, caring for and helping household members, and purchasing goods and services than were members of Generation X.
I use American Time Use Survey data from these years to examine how millennials in 2019 and members of Generation X in 2003 spent their time on an average day.
In 2019, millennials were the same ages-23 to 38 years-as members of Generation X in 2003. Generational cohorts in the United States have long interested demographers, social scientists, researchers, and others. January 2022 Time use of millennials and Generation X: differences across time Gen Z spends about 25% of their budget on flights.Ĥ3%of Generation Z use OTAs to plan tripsand take an average of 29 days per year.Ħ2% of baby boomers will use all or most of their annual leave earned at work versus 77% of millennials.īoomers spend a whopping $157 billion on tripsevery year.Time use of millennials and Generation X: differences across time Gen Z travellers want adventure, while millennials want comfort 83% of millennials said they prefer all-inclusive and other worry-free vacations and 70% stayed in a hotel on their last trip.ĩ0% of Gen Z say their international travel decisions are influenced by social media. Gen X travels the least, as a result of work and family commitments.Īmerican workers took 17.2 days of vacation in 2017.Īlready, there are 40% of millennials planning to take a trip with friends within the next year.Īround 35% of millennials stay in upscale and luxury resorts and hotels. Millennials make the most of their holiday - most taking an average of 35 days of vacation each year when the averageįollowed closely by Gen Z travellers, who travel 29 days each year. Calling themselves 'flashpackers' they spend around about $3,500 per trip and $60 a day. The younger Gen Z’s and Millennials are the highest spenders when they travel. Those aged between 23 to 30 however, saw a decline of a similar percentage. Those travelling over the age of 30 showed the largest increase in numbers from 2007, going up from 10% to 17%. These have a higher cost so finding the cheaper deals would be even more important. Conversely, millennials and Generation Z’s seek to visit new places as a means of relaxation with 83% millennials preferring all-inclusive and worry-free holidays. It may also be that the elder population doesn’t desire to have as exotic and financially-draining holidays with over half choosing to travel domestically.
Budget as an influence on travel-making decisions seems to decrease the higher the age, this may be due to more financial stability with career progression. Vacations at all ages creates significant income towards the tourism industry, with baby boomers spending over $6,600 on their 2019 holidays and a third of millennials willing to spend $5000 or more on their travel a year. Perhaps surprisingly, the demographics reported to have the most vacations is millennials with 35 days per year, that’s 6 more days than their predecessor of Gen Z at 29 days! How do travel trends vary with age? The data shows significant differences in the booking habits of individuals depending on age. How Do Travel Trends do Travel Trends Differ Between Gen Z, Millennials, & Boomers? Discover Booking Habits, Spend & More!
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