Hmm, baby boomers actually are only just heading towards the retirement age, not retired as of yet. So that brings up the question, are they backpacking for long service leave? Are they backpacking because they want to before they are too old to do so? Do they have enough money to do so? Whilst they are able to access superannuation funds at 55, do they have enough in the bank? Are there actually any boomers that are retired now between the age of 55 to 65 that are backpacking? Curious-ne?
Baby Boomers and Retirement - (tai.org.au, M. Hamilton, C. Hamilton) - www.tai.org.au/documents/downloads/DP89.pdf
Preparing for Baby Boomer Retirement - (clomedia.com, J. J. L’Allier& K. Kolosh)
How Baby Boomers Will Change Retirement - (seniorliving.about.com, Sharon O'Brien)
Hmm, mixing work and play, definitely opens up new avenues in terms of leisure travel, or backpacking. In about 5 years time, many of the Baby Boomers will have reached retirement age, and would be ready for that leisure traveling, reliving their backpacking days of old. I can see a niche market!
[Edit] Hmm, mild conundrum. We picked backpackers, discussed the older backpackers/travelers with Rina, then decided to pick an age group which happened to be 55 to 65 year olds, or the boomers (in about 5 years time)... Isn't that two socio-economic groups? How to get out of this fix? ... Group members, I need your contact details!
[Edit 2] Oldie but Goldie, the Retired Backpackers.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Work with/without/and/or Play?
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Hey I agree,
Image search and research has suggested an older market. I'm thinking 60+ to be safe to take into account early retirement etc.
I don't know if the spread of socio-economic groups is a bad thing.
From what I have been reading, the good thing about this group is that it is about the experience and the adventure. That's what ties them together, and they can be from varying backgrounds.
Hey I can't connect to the first two links on this post, the third one is fine though.
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