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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Travel Industry
Episode 31 of The Demographics Podcast explores how declining birth rates and aging populations are transforming the global travel industry. Lucas and Luna examine a specific angle: the rise of 'grand-travel'—multi-generational trips centered around grandparents funding experiences for their adult children and grandchildren. They cite data from a 2025 AARP survey showing that Americans aged 55+ now account for 42% of travel spending, up from 35% in 2019. The episode drills into how cruise lines like Viking and tour operators like Tauck are redesigning itineraries for older…
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