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Retired Couples Spend 50% More Per Trip Than Younger Travelers: The Growing SKI (Spending the Kids' Inheritance) Trend

Why now

Thesis: Anecdotal travel-spend trend, no hard data

Catalyst to watch: Airline or cruise booking data confirming trend

Main risk: Described anecdotally, not statistically supported

Why it matters

Anecdotal retiree spending trend could support travel demand but is not quantified or tied to a ticker.

Details

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The travel trend known as "SKI," which stands for "Spending the Kids' Inheritance," is growing in popularity among retirees. Described anecdotally as a mindset shift, the SKI trend prioritizes spending your money sooner on things like...

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