Table of Contents
Introduction
Data Sources
Defining Youth
Market Factors
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- Youth population
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- 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
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- Figure 3: Enrolments in tertiary education, by selected countries, 2000-06
- Primary motivating factors for youth travel
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- 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
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- The discerning young traveller
Youth Accommodation Choices
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- 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
- The Broadway Hotel & Hostel (New York)
- HQ Hostel Bangkok
- Number of hostels growing
- Hotels compete as ‘no-frills’ alternatives
- Other accommodation
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Accommodation: A Key Part of Trip Expenditure
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- Figure 6: Travel expenditure breakdown for last main trip, 2007
- The importance of discounts
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Pre-trip Planning and Booking Accommodation
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- 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
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- Figure 8: Primary method of booking accommodation used on last trip, compared to other key travel purchases, 2007
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- Figure 9: Booking accommodation using travel agencies or direct with product suppliers, 2007
- Case study: Hostelworld.com
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Destination Trends
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- Figure 10: Top destinations for youth travellers, 2007
- Australasia
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- 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
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Sustainability and the Green Influence
Youth Accommodation and Travel Organisations
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- 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
What Next?
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