Global Scans · Gen X · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Over the next two decades, Gen Xers will begin taking over the leadership reins across all organizations. Gen Xers increasing incomes and savings will help them amass a net worth of $37 trillion in 2030.

• [New] Roughly half of Gen Z consumers and 43% of millennials plan to take a trip over Memorial Day weekend, compared to 29% of Gen X individuals and 21% of baby boomers, the PwC poll found. Yahoo Travel
• Over the next decade, an estimated $38 trillion in global wealth will change hands, with Gen X and Millennials playing a central role. Linda Martin
• Will travel on a work trip in 2026: Gen Z 19%, Millennials 17%, Gen X 5%, Baby boomers 3%. StayFi
• Will travel to a professional sporting event in 2026: Gen Z 22%, Millennials 19%, Gen X 8%, Baby boomers 4%. StayFi
• Will travel to a concert in 2026: Gen Z 20%, Millennials 18%, Gen X 10%, Baby boomers 6%. StayFi
• Will attend a wedding in 2026: Gen Z 14%, Millennials 11%, Gen X 5%, Baby boomers 3%. StayFi
• Gen X will be the consumer spending leader globally through 2033, surpassing $20 trillion in spending power. CNBC
• By 2030, Gen Z will account for 35% of the workforce, right behind millennials and overtaking Gen X and boomers. Event Marketer

Last updated: 06 June 2026