In a significant transformation of the
tourism sector,
Indian travelers are not only redefining
domestic tourism but are also asserting a significant presence in
international travel markets, according to insights unveiled in the inaugural “India
Travel Trends Report” by
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MakeMyTrip.As per the report, the number of Indians embarking on more than three trips per year surged by 25 per cent in 2023 compared to 2019. A notable increase of 46 per cent in spontaneous bookings, where people have booked flights less than a week before the travel date, is also seen, further indicating last minute travel trend.
In the domestic travel, tier-2 and tier-3 cities are increasingly embracing spiritual journeys, with searches for destinations featuring or around religious spots growing by a staggering 97 per cent in the last two years. Notable spikes include searches for Ayodhya, which witnessed a growth of 585 per cent, Ujjain by 359 per cent, and Badrinath by 343 per cent in 2023 compared to the…
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