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The State of Gen Z & Young Millennial Travel, Vol. II

We surveyed 1,000 18- to 35-year-olds to discover how pop culture, the economy, and climate change are reshaping young adult travel.

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The Luxury of Logging Off—This Is Where Gen Z Is Going to Trade Online Followers for IRL Friendships

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