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IHG Hotels & Resorts Invites Retirees to Celebrate Their Retirementmoon With Travel
The
same way nuptials or newborns are celebrated, IHG Hotels & Resorts is
commemorating another one of life’s biggest moments, retirement. 2024 is
a record-breaking
year for the retirement age milestone in the U.S., with an average of
11,000 Americans a day expected to celebrate their 65th birthday through
yearend.
A new survey by IHG, in
collaboration with Talker Research, polled 2,000 Americans who have retired, or
will retire, between 2020–2029 and found 60% of respondents plan to, or already
have, undergone a “retirement reinvention” — stepping into a completely new version
of themselves during their golden years. Many retirees (40%) have taken, or
plan to take, the trip of a lifetime to celebrate retirement. In fact, the
majority (59%) are planning on traveling more during retirement than they
traveled during their working years.
Connor
Smith, Vice President of Masterbrand Strategy at IHG Hotels & Resorts,
said:
“One
of people’s biggest fears when heading into retirement is being bored, but now
we’re seeing that retirees have countless ideas on how to make the most of
their hard-earned time. Whether that’s traveling, starting a side hustle or
picking up a hobby, retirement can be an opportunity for adventure and
reinvention and anything but boring.”
In
Their Retirementmoon Era
For
those seeking to travel for their Retirementmoon, IHG is ready to care for them
in their next chapter by offering a discounted senior rate to those 62
years or older. With hotels and resorts across the globe, IHG also provides
age-defying experiences retirees will enjoy no matter where their travels take
them:
·
Invent and Create Your Own Perfume at Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel by
learning the techniques and expertise of the art of perfumery. (Cannes, France)
·
Zip Through the Trees at Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville with
an onsite zipline experience anchored to more than 30 trees and towering poles
tucked into a wooded park. (Asheville, North Carolina)
·
Soak in Hot Springs with a
relaxing forest bath, meals and beverages at Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi
Kuroyon. (Nagano, Japan)
·
Swim with Manta Rays at InterContinental Maldives
Maamunagau Resort and learn all about these gentle giants while
swimming alongside them in the natural sanctuary in Raa Atoll. (Maamunagau
Island, Maldives)
·
Stargaze on the Sea offers a
private river boat cruise and a stargazing talk led by a local astronomer
at Kimpton
Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. (Vero Beach, Florida)
Of
those who have or will take a retirement celebration trip, top stops are
destinations within the U.S. (59%), Europe (31%) and other locations across
North America (23%). A few intrepid adventurers are even trekking to Antarctica
for their retirement trip.
“The
reality is, people put their careers and families first. So, in their
retirement era, it’s inspiring to see them live their best lives. We love that
travel came up as a top priority and at IHG, guests can come as they are
whether they’re adventurers, foodies or just want to be taken care of,” says
Smith.
Image
Credit: © IHG
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