Source: Agoda
KUCHING: According to Agoda, globally, 27 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds have never traveled with individuals from China, Vietnam and Indonesia most likely to never have traveled at 49, 45 and 37 per cent respectively.
Agoda’s ‘Well Traveled Survey’ reveals travel trend comparisons by gender and age, for countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, plus the UK and US, ahead of World Tourism Day
However, it pointed out that in the 25 to 34 age group, where the global average is 19 per cent having never traveled, Vietnam is pushed out of the bottom three by the US.
By 45 to 54 years old, 86 per cent have traveled abroad, while 81 per cent of the 25 to 34 years age group has already traveled to other countries.
“While it seems Gen Z and Millennials are yet to have the opportunity to travel as extensively abroad as other age groups, the gap between those who have never traveled internationally is shrinking fast.
“It will be exciting to see the potential cultural and socio-economic gains once those from China, Vietnam and Indonesia start traveling more,” Agoda’s vice president of Corporate Development Timothy Hughes said.
Meanwhile, the data also found that 18 per cent of people have never traveled to another country at all, with a surprising 13 per cent of over 55s never having traveled internationally.
Interestingly, among the non-Asia Pacific markets (UK, US, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Americans are the least traveled, with 29 per cent having never been overseas.
In Agoda’s home markets of Asia Pacific, Malaysians were most likely to have traveled to more than 10 countries (11 per cent), followed by Thais (eight per cent), Indonesians (two per cent), and Vietnamese (one per cent).
“Whether it’s looking to find yourself or just the need for a relaxing break in the sun after working hard throughout the year, it’s clear people everywhere – regardless of age or gender – love to travel,” said Timothy.
“And with so many ways and reasons to travel, and bustling cities, breathtaking beaches or rich arts and cultural centers to explore, it’s no wonder that the number of people visiting up to 10 countries is so high.”