Travelers who feel more secure having a smartphone with them 2011

The statistic shows the percentage of travelers who feel more secure having their smartphone with them, by age group. In 2011, 40 percent of the boomers age group stated that carrying a smartphone made them feel more secure because they knew they could instantly get information about their surroundings.

Percentage of travelers who feel more secure on vacation having a smartphone with them in 2011, by age

Age group	Share of travelers
Boomers (47-66 years)	40%
Generation X (34 -46 years)	56%
Millenials (18-33 years)	77%

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Release date

April 2011

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Region

United States

Survey time period

March 4 to 15, 2011

Number of respondents

590 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Travelers who use a smartphone

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement: "Having my smartphone with me while on vacation makes me feel secure knowing I can instantly get information about my surroundings."

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