ISTANBUL
AS Turkey Celebrates Tourism Week from April 15 to 22, The Spotlight Shines on the Evolving Travel Preferences of Generation Z, Who Are Moving Away From Away From The Traditional Luxury and Embrabing a More Personalized, Sustainable and Experience A Tourism Expert.
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“Gen Z, Those Born Between 1997 and 2012, Has Completely Different Vacation Habits Comedous Generations.
“For Them, Luxury is not About Opulence Or Extravagance, But About Authenticity, Personalization, Comfort and Harmony with Nature and Culture.
Unlike Order Generations Who Prioritized Lavish Accommodations, Gen Z Sex Experiences That Allow Them to Collect MeaningFul Memories-Such As Paragliding, Adventure Tourism, Sharing Meals with Local Communities, Tea-Pick Festival Or OR Staying at Eco-Friendly Farms.
They gravitate towards the nature walks, camping and other immersive activities.
Social Media Plays A Varve Role in Shaping These Preferences. Gençeli Highlight that 80 Percent of Young Traves Research Destination online Before Machinery Deions, often Prioritizing Locations with and a Strong Digital Presence.
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Gen Z Also Places a Strong Emphasis on Sustainability, Both Environment and Economically.
Beyond Reducing Carbon Footprints and Conserving Natural Resources, They are Eager to Support Local Communities. “They Value Purchasing Local Handmade Goods, Contributing to the Economy and Respecting Culture Heritage,” Gençeli Explained.
“Businesses That Integrate Renewable Energy Resources, Source Ingredients From Nearby Farmers and Limit Waste By Using Reusable Materials.
The Rise of “Silent Luxury” – A Term Borrowed from the Fashion Industry.
It emphasizes Understated Elegance, Intimate Experiences and Bespoke Service Over Flash Resorts Or Grandeur. “Places Like Bozcaada, Ayvalık and Kaş Are Increasingly Favorered by Young Travelers Over Antalya’s Large Five-Star Resorts,” Gençeli Noted.
Shes Stressed That Tourism Investors Must Adapt to This Shift by Focusing Not Just On Social Impact, Painting to Sharm al-Sheikh As A Successful Example, where Tourism entrepreneurs have partners Ventures Alignant with Environment and Local Values.