For Immediate Release:

(Lebanon, N.H., August 19, 2024) – The travel boom shows no signs of slowing if travelers’ current and planned behavior holds, according to new research. The motivations driving the ongoing surge in travel are the adoption of a YOLO (You Only Live Once) appreciation for life (43%) and travelers reporting having more money and time (31%) available to dedicate to their travel plans, according to the Summer 2024 Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey.

“The combination of individuals with more time, disposable income and a carpe diem attitude is sustaining travel industry growth,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Eight out of ten of the world’s most experienced travelers (81%) indicate they are either planning more trips (43%) or maintaining the same number of trips (38%) this year compared to their previous travel habits, according to the survey.

In 2024, a third of travelers (34%) are planning, or taking, longer trips, seeking to maximize their experiences away from home. As wanderlust grows, nearly half (49%) of respondents are eager to explore new destinations, while 44% are inclined to venture into more remote locales. Notably, 27% are even pursuing riskier destinations, reflecting a shift to bolder travel experiences.

Despite ongoing global challenges, including the war in Ukraine and violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, travelers appear undeterred. “Travelers are shrugging off concerns about international travel risks in favor of focusing on the benefits of exploration and adventure.”

Civil unrest and terrorism are no longer the leading concerns on the minds of travelers about their future travel. According to the survey, having an injury or illness (51%) is the foremost concern among travelers, followed by civil unrest and terrorism (15%), losing a passport, credit cards or wallet/purse (10%), trip cancellation (9%), natural disasters (6%) and being robbed (4%).

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Contact

Bill McIntyre at bmcintyre@globalrescue.com or +1 (202) 560-1195 (phone/text) for more information.

About the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey

Global Rescue, the leading travel risk and crisis response provider, surveyed more than 1,100 current and former members between July 9-13, 2024. The respondents revealed a variety of behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding current and future travel.

About Global Rescue

The Global Rescue Companies are the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Founded in 2004, Global Rescue has exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations and Elite Medical Group. Global Rescue provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to client medical and security crises. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to its clients, including Fortune 500 companies, governments and academic institutions, during every globally significant crisis of the last two decades. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.