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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Travel Industry
In episode 86 of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how declining birth rates and aging populations are transforming the global travel industry. They focus on a specific case: Japan's travel sector, where domestic tourism shifted from family-oriented trips to solo and senior travel, and hotels now prioritize single rooms and health-focused amenities. Lucas cites data from the Japan Tourism Agency showing that domestic travel spending by seniors (65+) rose 22% from 2019 to 2025, while family travel spending dropped 15%. Luna adds insights on how Greece is seeing similar…
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