How many travelers participate in tours, activities & attractions on trips?

The answer is more than any other type of travel product, including flights, hotels, private accommodation, car rental or cruise. According to Phocuswright's annual U.S. Consumer Travel Report, 80% of U.S. travelers participated in some type of tour, activity, event or ticketed attraction on their last leisure trip. Comparatively, just 42% flew, 65% stayed in a hotel, 15% booked some type of private accommodation, and 21% booked a rental car. Participation in tours and activities is even higher for younger travelers (86% for 18-34-year-olds), as well as for international travelers and leisure travelers who also traveled for business (89% for both groups).

Day tours and sightseeing are the most popular, especially with millennials (50% participated in an excursion or sightseeing experience). Approximately 30% of travelers visited a museum, cultural attraction or participated in an outdoor activity. The demand for activities is greatest among millennials, travel's largest generational segment. Their strong interest in both travel and travel activities will continue to drive growth for the in-destination sector.

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HOW TO LEARN MORE

1. Dive deep into the state of U.S. traveler behavior, purchasing habits and the use of technology with Phocuswright's U.S. Consumer Travel Report Ninth Edition.
   
   
2. Explore Phocuswright's Tours & Activities Come of Age: Global Travel Activities Marketplace 2014-2020 for in-depth market sizing by region and distribution channel, as well as key trends analysis for travel's third-largest and fastest-growing segment.
   
   
3. Learn how to gain company-wide access to Phocuswright's research library HERE.
   
   
4. Hop the pond! Attend the May 16 Phocuswright Europe executive roundtable to learn about this fragmented, manual marketplace and the select few that have what it takes to break new ground. Get your ticket HERE.
   
   
5. Need something else? Our team is here to help you! sales@phocuswright.com OR +1 860 350-4084 x501