Understanding the new backpackers: a literature review

  • Medéia Veríssimo University of Aveiro
  • Carlos Costa University of Aveiro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34624/rtd.v0i29.880
Keywords: Backpackers, new tourism, youth tourism, millennials, consumer behavior, trends in tourism

Abstract

Backpackers are usually described as a group of young - budget travellers, however new paradigms of travel industry points out to an emerging demand. This paper aims to identify and to understand the new backpacker's demand, through a literature review based in travel history marks and recent academic background. Investigation was conducted through content analysis method, and the result leads to a new and multi-faceted demand of backpackers, that is not limited to budget or age.
Instead new backpackers: follow new concepts of youth (are 20-40 years old or more), consider travel
as part of their lifestyle, are technology-mediated and search for meaningful experiences.

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Published
2018-01-01
How to Cite
Veríssimo, M., & Costa, C. (2018). Understanding the new backpackers: a literature review. Journal of Tourism & Development, (29), 7-19. https://doi.org/10.34624/rtd.v0i29.880
Issue
No 29 (2018)
Section
Articles