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Isn’t it frustrating when you spend a lot of money from your savings on travel, and find that the destination is crowded with tourists? Gen Z and millennials have found a solution to this: traveling during off-seasons for a better holiday experience. This also helps save money, as hotels and accommodations offer great deals and discounts during off-seasons to attract customers.
In addition, online visa application platform Atliss recently released new data that revealed the travel behavior of Gen Z and millennials. According to the report, 73% of these travelers prefer off-peak times to avoid crowds and reduce costs.
“It is important to understand the preferences of young travellers as they drive key trends in the travel industry,” said Mohak Nahata, CEO and Founder of Eatalys.
Observing a similar trend, Santosh Kumar, Country Manager, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com, said, “With 65% of India’s population under the age of 35, it is important to understand the travel sentiment of Gen Z travellers as they redefine the way we see the world.”
The platform has also found that new-age travellers prioritise value for money by travelling outside peak seasons and consider unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences during their trip. Their report states that when it comes to holidays and finances, 71% of Indian Gen Z travellers prefer travelling during off-peak seasons to save money.
Youngsters also say that travelling at a time of the year when there are not many tourists is a great budget-friendly option. Pratik Sharma, a 28-year-old IT professional from New Delhi, plans his annual trip to Goa in the month of August.
He says, “Goa is slightly cheaper in August as it is off-season and the beaches are less crowded. However, the huts are closed as some places look very quiet, and it is affordable too!”
Kritika Vij, a 22-year-old college student from Gurugram, says, “Although travelling to the mountains during monsoon and off-season is risky, the views are spectacular, there are no long queues to wait in restaurants, and hotels are half the price! So for me, as a student with limited money in my pocket, this is the perfect time to travel as quickly as possible while being cautious.”
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