"Jules Verne's managing director, Debbie O'Neill, said consumers booking their own solo holidays was about choosing how you want to experience the world. She said: Many of our travellers have families, partners and full social lives, but they also value the freedom to explore on their own terms. Joining a small group tour gives them the best of both worlds: the joy of shared moments and the space to follow their own curiosity."
"Joanna Reeve, the UK director at Intrepid Travel, said 62% of its solo bookings were women, most of whom were in the 45-60 age range. She said: These customers tell us they've spent years focusing on their career or raising a family and now want to take time for themselves. It also means their desire to go away is unhindered by the differing tastes of schedules of their friends or family, she said."
Solo travel among UK customers has risen notably, driven primarily by older women seeking breaks from work, home and family obligations. Solo bookings now make up a growing share of group and soft-adventure tours, with Jules Verne reporting 46% of next-year bookings as solo, up from 40% in 2023, and just under 70% of those solo bookings by women. Explore Worldwide and Intrepid Travel have seen solo bookings grow by more than 20% in two years. Many solo travellers previously prioritized careers or raising families and now choose small-group trips that combine shared moments with individual freedom.
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