About this reportGrowing recognition of the importance of youth travellers in the global marketplace, both in the present and future, has underpinned rapid development of the youth travel accommodation market. Youth travellers aged 16-29 represent a sizeable 20-25% of the global travel market, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This is equivalent to US$1.36 billion in value terms and an estimated 160 million arrivals per year. Although the population is falling in advanced economies, frequency of travel is accelerating and they are spending more. Youth is no longer confined to a narrow set of 18-24 year olds. Travellers' propensity to further themselves through academic education and sociocultural experiences such as travel has extended the youth period well into the early thirties. Average expenditure per trip increased by 40% between 2002 and 2007, according to the UNWTO, reflecting the higher spend of older age groups.Travel and Tourism AnalystTravel and Tourism Analyst is a unique series of 20 reports, designed to keep tourism organisations, tourist boards, leading travel operators, academic institutions and investment houses in touch with global travel trends.Gain insight into: * The most significant developments in transport trends * Accommodation trends * Travel industry technology issues * Growth travel market sectors * Shifting outbound travel trends * Niche travel marketsUse Travel and Tourism Analyst to: * Identify opportunities for growth * Increase your market intelligence quickly and easily * Strategise consumer targeting * Translate consumer trends into business drivers * Pin-point threats and adjust your business plans accordinglyIf you want more details about this particular report, please contact the Mintel information team on +1 312-932-0400 in the U.S., +44 028-90-241-849 in Northern Ireland, +353 048-90-241-849 in the Republic of Ireland or +44 (0)20-7606-6000 in the UK and the rest of the world, or email info@mintel.com.

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Youth Travel Accommodation - International - June 2009
Published on July 2009
Report Summary
About this report
Growing recognition of the importance of youth travellers in the global marketplace, both in the present and future, has underpinned
rapid development of the youth travel accommodation market. Youth travellers aged 16-29 represent a sizeable 20-25% of the global
travel market, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This is equivalent to US$1.36 billion in value
terms and an estimated 160 million arrivals per year. Although the population is falling in advanced economies, frequency of travel is
accelerating and they are spending more. Youth is no longer confined to a narrow set of 18-24 year olds. Travellers' propensity to
further themselves through academic education and sociocultural experiences such as travel has extended the youth period well into
the early thirties. Average expenditure per trip increased by 40% between 2002 and 2007, according to the UNWTO, reflecting the
higher spend of older age groups.
Travel and Tourism Analyst
Travel and Tourism Analyst is a unique series of 20 reports, designed to keep tourism organisations, tourist boards, leading travel
operators, academic institutions and investment houses in touch with global travel trends.
Gain insight into:
*
The most significant developments in transport trends
*
Accommodation trends
*
Travel industry technology issues
*
Growth travel market sectors
*
Shifting outbound travel trends
*
Niche travel markets
Use Travel and Tourism Analyst to:
*
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Identify opportunities for growth
*
Increase your market intelligence quickly and easily
*
Strategise consumer targeting
*
Translate consumer trends into business drivers
*
Pin-point threats and adjust your business plans accordingly
If you want more details about this particular report, please contact the Mintel information team on +1 312-932-0400 in the U.S., +44
028-90-241-849 in Northern Ireland, +353 048-90-241-849 in the Republic of Ireland or +44 (0)20-7606-6000 in the UK and the rest
of the world, or email info@mintel.com.
Table of Content
Contents
Introduction
Data Sources
Defining Youth
Market Factors
Youth population
Figure 1: Mid-year global youth population (aged 15-34), developed versus less developed countries, 2000-30
Figure 2: Median age in countries that are major sources for the youth travel market, 2000-30
Youth travellers highly educated
Figure 3: Enrolments in tertiary education, by selected countries, 2000-06
Primary motivating factors for youth travel
Figure 4: Purpose of most recent main trip, total and by age group, 2007
Studying abroad
Working abroad
Volunteer work
Language travel
Independent versus organised travel
Independent travel
Organised travel
Market Overview
The discerning young traveller
Youth Accommodation Choices
Figure 5: Accommodation used on last major trip, 2007
Hostels raise the stakes ' luxury/boutique standards on a budget
The arrival of boutique hostels
St Christopher's Inns, London
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The Broadway Hotel & Hostel (New York)
HQ Hostel Bangkok
Number of hostels growing
Hotels compete as 'no-frills' alternatives
Other accommodation
Accommodation: A Key Part of Trip Expenditure
Figure 6: Travel expenditure breakdown for last main trip, 2007
The importance of discounts
Pre-trip Planning and Booking Accommodation
Figure 7: Information sources consulted before departure on last main trip, 2002 and 2007
Sharing experiences ' user-generated content
The role of technology when travelling
Booking accommodation
Figure 8: Primary method of booking accommodation used on last trip, compared to other key travel purchases, 2007
Figure 9: Booking accommodation using travel agencies or direct with product suppliers, 2007
Case study: Hostelworld.com
Destination Trends
Figure 10: Top destinations for youth travellers, 2007
Australasia
Figure 11: Accommodation choices, by international backpackers, % visitor nights 2007-08
Figure 12: Share of accommodation, by capacity, 2008
Regional comparisons
NTOs target youth travellers
Sustainability and the Green Influence
Youth Accommodation and Travel Organisations
World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation
Safe Travel Accommodation for Youth Association
WYSE Work Abroad Association
Association of Language Travel Organisations
International Student Travel Confederation and International Student Identity Card
The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education
Hostelling International
Year Out Group
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