Romanian seniors traveling abroad are between 55 and 65 years old, come from urban areas, travel in couples or groups of friends, and rely heavily on guides because they are not fluent in foreign languages. This is the profile of Romanian tourists who choose the Senior Voyage program, according to the tour operator Christian Tour. The number of those who opted for this tourist package in the last 5 years exceeds 45,000.
According to Christian Tour data, 85% of them come from urban areas, most being between 55 and 65 years old. On average, seniors spend 430 – 450 EUR on a vacation, a constant figure over the last 5 years, and approximately 60% of them are financially supported by children or grandchildren when it comes to stays. Many receive Senior Voyage tourist packages as gifts from children living abroad.
Marius Pandel, CEO of Christian Tour, stated that from 2010 to the present, the number of tourists in the Senior Voyage program has increased by almost 400%. Moreover, in the first 6 months of 2015, their number doubled compared to last year.
Pandel specified that seniors want air transport and accommodation in 4-star hotels.
Seniors’ preferences regarding destinations also remain constant, with Sicily in first place, followed by Costa del Sol, Naples-Sorrento, the French Riviera, Portugal, and Tuscany.
A spectacular season-to-season increase of 200% is recorded in requests for exotic destinations such as Dubai, Mediterranean cruises, or the United Arab Emirates-Dubai Cruise.
Programs for Romania include vacations in Maramureș and Moldova, Dobrogea, the Danube Delta, Transylvania, Oltenia, and Banat-Danube Gorge.
The novelties of Senior Voyage are packages for the Basque Country, Egypt, and Venice.
Package rates fluctuate between 295 and 395 EUR/person for most programs and all include airfare, 7 nights accommodation, airport-hotel-airport transfer, half board, and a Romanian-speaking accompanying guide.
Source: Agerpres
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical profile of a Senior Voyage tourist?
Most travelers are aged 55-65, live in urban areas, and prefer traveling in groups or couples with a Romanian-speaking guide.
What are the most popular destinations for Romanian seniors?
Sicily is the top choice, followed by Costa del Sol, Naples-Sorrento, the French Riviera, Portugal, and Tuscany.
What is included in a Senior Voyage package?
Packages typically include airfare, 7 nights of 4-star accommodation, transfers, half board, and a professional guide.