Who are the millennials and how are they impacting corporate travel? This keynote includes a deep dive into the habits of this generation and the impact they are having on managed travel. From new trends to increasing demands, this group will soon overtake the corporate environment and dominate travel spending. Including interactive breakout sessions, this discussion with help prepare the managed travel industry to work with these young professionals.
Born between 1980-2000Largest generation in Human History with 86mMost diverse generation40% are enrolled in college – Better educated
Value life first over work and money and expect their companies to recognize this
Demand personalizationMotivated by knowledge rather than money (in the workplace)Value vs. Cost (care more about if its worth the price)Emerging adulthood – between adolescence and adulthoodExtreme knowledge, isolation is dying (location sharing, etc.)Ease of connecting with people around them
Expect customized services – Work and travel environment to be filled with choices. Not one size fits allTech Savvy – Quickly adopt technology, expect certain technology and use mobile for everythingSocial – Give and receive immediate feedback, use social media to stay connectedEmbrace Change – Chose novelty over comfort and are more prefer more adaptive travel policies More comfortable w/ travel – They find long-haul flights less stressful and lower hotel categories
4.9 trips per yearRanks 2 in international trips13% more spent per ticketBooks closer to trip date
Millennials make up of business travelers37% world58% India45% Brazil26% UK23% US
4x more likely to pay for wi-fi2x more likely to watch downloads60% more likely to in-flight entertainment
% Spending on Business Flights
Program Compliance
2013 Travel Manager Priorities
WHAT SHOULD TRAVEL MANAGERS DO?Allow customization where possible – introduce new tools and servicesUse mobile apps and services with guidelines – Boost compliance while enhancing travel experienceLeverage Social Tools – Create policy guidelines on social media and use to raise traveler awarenessExplore new communication channelsUnderstand needs of different traveler populations internally – Gen Y vs X vs BoomersHow you ask them to manage their travelHow they do it in the social lives
Address generational divide head on – have older workforce work directly with millenials instead of segregationDon’t call Millenials “entitled” – They aspire for something more and are very entreprenurial. Empower millenials to come up with great ideasIntegrate consumer and customer – Millenials have a direct connection with their demographic and understand their needs
For the WinBe brief, informative and clear – Mils rely heavily on info, take time to educate them with ‘why’ and develop communication processKnow your limits – Mils don’t like limits, empower them with the ability to shop anywhere, book anywhere, book with anybody, and book anythingEmbrace technology – “Out of office” no longer exists