28% of 16 to 24-year-olds ‘prepared to work extra hours to fund holiday plans’
More than a quarter (28%) of Gen Z 16- to 24-year-olds are prepared to work extra hours or take on some additional jobs to help finance their holiday plans, a survey indicates.
More than one in 10 (11%) of young adults are also expecting to spend more on experiences or upgrades during trips over the next 12 months compared with the previous year.
In general, around two-thirds (67%) of people across age groups plan to spend the same or more on travel over the next 12 months compared with the previous year, according to the research commissioned by travel company Travel Counsellors.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of people expect to take at least one overseas holiday in the next 12 months, with a third (32%) expecting to take two or more holidays, the survey indicated.
Around a fifth (19%) of people said being able to travel the world or enjoy regular holidays is their top financial goal, rising to nearly a quarter (23%) of 16 to 24-year-olds.
Meanwhile, a fifth (19%) of people said they would prefer to take one bigger, memorable trip.
Steve Byrne, chief executive of Travel Counsellors, said: “People are clearly being thoughtful about where and how they spend.”
Censuswide surveyed 2,000 people across the UK in September.
Published: by Radio NewsHub