The segment known as Unwinders makes up 15 percent of the domestic holiday market - or about 2.25 million Australians.
Unwinders don't like to travel too far. Holidays are about catching their breath, feeling calm and peaceful, and gaining perspective.
Video - Unwinders
Fact Sheet - Unwinders
Unwinders:
what they look for in an ideal holiday
Accommodation
• luxury resort or hotel-style
• or clean and comfortable accommodation with cooking facilities
• will save on accommodation to allow more holiday spending
Getting around
• prefer to fly
• more likely than all other segments to holiday at a single destination
Dining
• seek to escape the daily grind of cooking
• unlikely to dine out every night
• favour casual dining experiences with fresh, quality produce
Social interaction
• happy to mix in passing, but don't seek out social interaction
• may travel with a companion or family group
Holiday patterns
• open to building holidays around visits to family and friends
• tend to take shorter breaks, but don't often go away for weekends
• financial commitments influence holiday choices |