As travelers begin planning their summer trips, new reports reveal the latest travel trends and highlight opportunities for family events.
American Express Travel is releasing its annual 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, with one trend, “Fam Travel,” where people spend quality time with their loved ones.
“Travelers, especially millennials and ZZ, are motivated to book thoughtful and meaningful trips this year,” said Oudrey Hendley, president of American Express Travel.
Family history stimulates vacations with the trend of “roots travel” as industry experts weigh
“Fam Travel” is a multi-generational trend where grandparents, parents and children are all packing bags,” Hendry said in a press release.
58% of Millennials and Gen Z’s parents plan to take their extended family on vacation, the report found.
“Fam Travel” is a multi-generational trend that brings together grandparents, parents and children. (istock)
“Quality time” was cited by 89% of these millennials and Gen Z-era parents as the main reason for their vacation.
Meanwhile, 24% said they would bring in large families for babysitters.
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Young families take the lead when it comes to planning their itinerary.
According to a new report, 58% of millennials and Gen Z parents plan to bring extended families with them on vacation. (istock)
68% of millennial and generational Zers parents say their children are participating in scheduling family travel activities.
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Another trend known as “root travel” is gaining momentum with Americans who consider their ancestors while booking their vacations.
Almost a quarter of people said they would bring in large families for babysitters. (istock)
Travelmation president and founder Adam Duckworth said Fox News Digital Roots Travel is more common among older generations.
“They also have the finances to support travel like this. They often invite other families to join them,” Duckworth said.
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Fox News Digital has contacted American Express Travel for additional comment.
