Knowledge documents
18 March 2025
Insights into 2025 travel trends for U.S. adults 50+
Knowledge documents
18 March 2025
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The AARP's report shows 70% of U.S. adults aged 50+ plan to travel this year, with growing interest in international trips and air travel, despite cost and health barriers.
American Association of Retired Persons
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The AARP document, published in March 2025, provides an overview of 2025 Travel Trends based on responses of U.S. adults aged 50 and older. It reveals that 70% of respondents plan to travel this year, up from 65% in 2024. The survey highlights a growing interest in international travel and an increased preference for air travel over road trips. Despite cost and health barriers, older travellers recognise the benefits of travel for their mental and physical well-being. The report also notes that mobility accommodations remain a significant concern for many travellers.
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