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In 2002 the WYSE Travel Confederation did a study about youth travel. In 2007 they did the same study again with great results.

Which main factors influence travellers on their last trip:

• 94,3 % - The price
• 37,6 % - Quality of Information
• 33,1 % - Reputation of the travel products
• 30,7 % - Flexibility to change plans after purchase
• 29,6 % - Ability to book online

Method of booking accommodation for the last trip:

• 63,5 % - Made bookings online in 2007
• 15,0 % - Made bookings online in 2002

What feature should be available on a website for making a travel arrangement:

• 80 % - Website compares prices from different companies
• 80 % - Information about the destination
• 50 % - Book entire trip on 1 site

Factors that are identified as important when planning treir last trip

• 81 % - Travel as cheaply as possible
• 80 % - Widely explore the destination
• 78 % - Feeling safe in the destination

How does this report reflect on TFTHostels.com

• It is possible to book your hostel online
• It is possible to find the cheapest places to stay
• It is possible to compare the prices from the different companies

Here is the full report from WYSE:

New Horizons II - 2007 Global Study of Young Travellers
The highly anticipated release of New Horizons II report provides fresh insights and trend data about one of the world’s fastest growing niche travel markets. Drawing on survey responses from 8500+ young independent travellers, New Horizons II 2007 updates a benchmark study conducted in 2002 which identified the motivations and unique travel characteristics of the millions strong global movement of young travellers. Through this study, WYSE Travel Confederation endeavours to further advance an understanding of the unique travel motivations, activities, booking and spending habits of young travellers. This report has been selected for inclusion in a compendium of research on the student and youth travel market - to be published by the United Nations World Tourism Organization in November 2007.

Download Full Report (PDF)

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