Why Female Millennial Travelers Love Davao?
It is not only the real estate sector of Davao
First, let us identify what a millennial
is. According to Pew Research Center, millennials , also known as the
‘Generation Y,’ are those ages 18-34 in 2015. And millenials are certified
wanderlusts. They love to travel and discover new places. Furthermore, Forbes says
they are considered as the “sociable generation” both offline and online.
As stated in the Atlantic, “the UN
estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million
travelers, are young people and that this demographic generates more than $180
billion in annual tourism revenue.” The city of Davao is one of the places on
Earth that takes advantage of this fact. Davao’s tourism package is designed
for millennial’s
travel preferences based on a survey conducted by MMGY Global:
Play golf = strangely, this generation is
interested in a business sport like golf. Two of the best golf courses in the
Philippines are in Davao, based on a list by Golfing Philippines, namely, the
Rancho Palos Verdes and Apo Golf & Country Club.
Loves water sports = try white water
rafting at Davao Wild Water Adventure Rafting Company; ride the waves while on
a wakeboard more water adventure see Philippines' Best Diving Sites.
Enjoys hiking/climbing/biking = you can
find the highest volcano and mountain in the Philippines in Davao, the Mount
Apo . Are you game to hit the rough terrain while riding a bike? Here’s the list
of mountain
biking guides and trips from Everytrail.
Visits spas = although millennials seem
always on the go, they also find time to pause, relax, and rejuvenate like
indulging themselves with a soothing massage. Fortunately, in an article on
Sunstar, it says there that “Davao Wellness Association (DavWell) is gearing up
to make the spa and wellness industry as a tourist attraction… in Davao City…”
Enjoys shopping = in Forbes, “female
millennials in particular regard shopping as a group activity, shopping twice
as often with their spouses, friends or family members as do non-millennial
women.” Davao has Abreeza Mall, Matina Town Square, SM City Davao, and
Aldevinco Shoppng Centers among others.
Wants to try new and unusual cuisines =
Davao has different local cuisines to choose from like puto maya , rekado , wild
berry, pancit luglug, bulca chong and the durian coffee. Durian. Coffee.
Third on the list is safety of the
destination. In a statement by Jennifer Hoddevik on Motto - Time, one of the
founders of Travel Yogi, “safety when traveling solo is a fair concern [by
female milllennials ]…” Whether you are a seasoned explorer or a resident in one
of the for sale Davao condominiums,
you don’t have to worry about your safety. According to Numbeo, Davao is the 22nd
safest city in Asia with a score of 73.34 and this could be the primary reason
female millennials prefer Davao as their next tourist destination.
