Asian women and senior citizens are fastest growing traveler demographic

Asian tourists get a lot of attention these days. But beyond their spending, large numbers, and idiosyncratic habits, they also represent a new class of globetrotters. Two key demographics, according to a February report by market research firm Frost & Sullivan, are women traveling for business and travelers above the age of 65. Women travelers in seven East Asian countries—who number around 4.5 million in 2011—should increase some 400% by 2030 as more women take on executive-level positions that require travel. This map shows the expected increase, in millions, of older travelers from Asian countries