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The travel trends and buzzwords agents can't afford to ignore next year

Operators
Harry Kemble
1 December 2023

A slew of new travel buzzwords are set to demand agents’ patience and understanding next year if they want to tap into a number of new and emerging markets. TTG senior reporter Harry Kemble outlines four of the terms highlighted at Abta’s Travel Trends conference this week that are worth brushing up on.

Holidaymaker using laptop by pool

The 18-24-year-olds market, dubbed 'Generation T', have a 'strong propensity to travel', according to Abta (Credit: iStock)

Who exactly are "Generation T" when they’re at home? What’s the deal with "shoulder shoppers"? And how do you court the "sustainability selectors" out there?

Abta sought to demystify a number of new and emerging markets at its Travel Trends conference this week to help agents sharpen their focus on potential new clients.

As travel seeks to complete its rebound from the pandemic next year, agents are emerging into a new landscape – characterised by new demographics and trends, presenting both new pitfalls and opportunities.