Gen Z is all about 'real moments' when traveling - and that means hotels are pushing to reinvent themselves fast

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 13:05

Sixty LES Hotel — Joshua Napier, 25, gave a shout out to Sixty Hotels when asked what he looks for in a vacation stay. According to Napier, the Sixty LES in Manhattan is worth the splurge when he visits New York City.
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The hospitality industry is changing to reflect the needs of its younger consumers.
Two Gen Z travelers tell Insider they're willing to pay up for an authentic experience that also feels luxurious.
One hospitality expert says technology and convenience should be at the forefront of hoteliers' minds when targeting Gen Z guests.

Gen Z is on the move, and they're pretty particular about where they stay while on vacation.

As the generation born between 1997 and 2012 becomes the future of the travel industry, some hotels are catching on to their spending power and influence — and shifting to create the ideal Gen Z traveler experience.