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Indians Embrace Travel During Diwali, Exploring New Destinations
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What Happened?
This Diwali, more Indians are traveling for holidays, with leisure hotel bookings up 135%. Udaipur and international spots like Taipei see significant demand.
Key points
- Leisure hotel bookings for Diwali have increased by 135%.
- Udaipur sees a 316% rise in hotel bookings, while Bangalore has a 189% increase.
- Younger travelers aged 15 to 24 are driving a 60% increase in flight bookings.
- Budget hotel bookings have surged by 201%, the highest among all categories.
- Bus bookings for travel to hometowns have increased by 80% in Delhi.
Key insights
- The increase in travel indicates a shift towards experiential holidays rather than traditional family gatherings.
- Younger generations are likely to influence future travel trends significantly.
- The growth in budget accommodations suggests a broader market appeal among diverse travelers.
Why it matters
The rise in travel reflects changing preferences among Indians, particularly younger generations, during the festive season.
Source
India Today
