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CHART 5
While a few years ago, the average clientele was older
and in the senior and baby boomer age category, there
has been a marked shift in traveler demographics. This
could be because advisors pivoted and looked for younger
client groups, reaching out to them in targeted forms.
This is reflected in the positive outlook that advisors
have across client segments in the next 24 months. While
couples, seniors and multi-gen families will be top draws,
advisors project a huge jump in affinity groups/clubs. A
quick reflection of this is the popularity of pickleball vaca-
tions
8
. Advisors also shared that they plan to sell more
vacations to Gen Z and corporate clients.
PAST PERFORMANCE & OUTLOOK BY CLIENT SEGMENTS
DISTRIBUTION TRENDS
8 https://www.forbes.com/sites/lmowery/2022/07/29/perfect-your-pickleball-game-at-these-9-vacation-resorts/?sh=6d0eacbc6bc2
Couples
Seniors
Multi-generational family
Empty nesters
Millennials
Solo travelers
Nuclear families
Leisure groups
Luxury/affluent
Students/Gen Z
Reunions
Weddings
Corporate clients
Incentive/conference groups
Affinity/clubs
91%
86%
85%
83%
82%
81%
79%
78%
77%
71%
71%
69%
66%
56%
54%
90%
91%
89%
91%
90%
89%
91%
89%
92%
90%
81%
75%
78%
82%
90%
Sold in the past Plan to sell in the next 24 months