UNDERSTANDING YOUTH TRAVEL AND BACKPACKING

Abstract

This research is about young travellers who like to explore new places while spending less money, often by staying in hostels. We want to understand where this type of travel comes from and what it means today. Backpackers prefer affordable places to stay, enjoy meeting new people, plan their trips freely, stay longer, and engage in interactive activities. We collected data from surveys and studies to show that these travellers are unique and important for Australia's tourism industry. There are 145 respondents, 60 were female and 84 male respondents were motivated through self- discovery and personal growth. The reason behind the respondent choosing a tour destination is activities at the destination and choosing a tour destination for the duration of the trip. Another study focuses on what makes backpackers happy when staying in hostels in Lisbon. This helps hostel managers attract more backpackers. We use interviews and surveys to find out what different types of backpackers like. Ultimately, we want to understand what makes hostel backpackers enjoy their stay in Lisbon.