The nagging feeling which keeps travelers tethered to their devices has been coined the fear of switching off, or FOSO.
It's loosely similar to the fear of missing out (FOMO), commonly denoted as the worries of not being included in exciting experiences or activities that others are a part of.
FOSO can be seen as an extension of FOMO, said Handcock.
"The fear of disconnecting from devices partially stems from a fear of missing out on work and home updates," he elaborated.
Gideon Mendel | Corbis Historical | Getty ImagesAccording to the survey by Priority Pass, FOSO is more prevalent among younger travelers.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
Wat Arun, Bangkok, Tan De Xun, FOMO, Niseko, Bank, Singapore, Lesotho, Africa