Fuelled by their love for travel, Indians are always enthusiastic about weekend getaways. For the upcoming long weekend (Aug 15th to 19th), travelling websites have shared the data for the most preferred locations. The increase in the data suggest that people are travelling like never before.
According to Skyscanner data, there is a remarkable 72% increase in the bookings (redirects) for travel on August 14th compared to the previous day. Booking volumes for August 14th and 15th are the highest for the week, indicating a strong desire to make the most of the holiday. “Among the top international destinations that are catching the eye of Indian travellers are Toronto, Bali, New York, and London.
Domestically, New Delhi, Marmagao, and Mumbai are the most sought-after spots. The peak in searches for travel between August 14th and 20th occurred a full month ago (week of July 22nd), suggesting that Indians are meticulous planners,” says Mohit Joshi, Travel and Destinations Expert, Skyscanner. Airbnb has approximately 340% Y-o-Y increase in domestic searches.
It reveals a growing enthusiasm among travellers for the upcoming Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan long weekend. Goa, Lonavala, Puducherry, Mumbai and Udaipur emerge as the most searched for domestic destinations. “The data underscores a growing trend amongst Indian travelers to explore domestic destinations during short breaks and long weekends as they are easily accessible,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s Genera.