Young travelers get moving

Post-2000s make up a third of bookings during Labor Day holiday, agencies say

Young travelers are driving the rebound in the tourism industry, with those born after the year 2000 accounting for nearly one-third of all bookings ahead of this year's five-day Labor Day holiday, according to travel agencies.

An average of 270 million daily trips across all modes of transportation are anticipated during the holiday, according to the Ministry of Transport, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

The top picks among young travelers are concerts and music festivals, and historic sites popular on social media.