OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING THE T&T INDUSTRY

Question 1

DEMOGRAPHIC

Answer 1

Demographic factors affecting tourism typology of a given destination include age, income, household size, nationality and gender. Income – Affects sources of information, loyalty to agencies and time spent browsing destinations

Question 2

BABY BOOMERS

Answer 2

Baby boomers (born shortly after WWII) make up nearly 15% of the population and are an important part of the T&T industry. Many businesses specialise in travel for older people with available funds and lots of free time.

Question 3

MILLENNIALS

Answer 3

Millennials (born between 1980-1999) are also a key demographic in T&T, having grown up in the new technological era. These travellers generally want to experience and try new things, cultures and adventures.

Question 4

Changing family structures have……

Answer 4

Changing family structures have led to VFR travel becoming much more widespread. Due to higher life expectancies, families are now multi-generational and are more geographically dispersed.