How Indians are Traveling During the Festive Season: India Report

While metropolises like New Delhi and Mumbai continue to be on the travel list, leisure destinations like Udaipur, Puri, Goa, Jaipur and Munnar are some of the top searched domestic destinations during the festive season (between November 10-14), according to Booking.com.

Booking.com search data showcases that besides hotels and resorts, travelers are also exploring alternative accommodations offering distinctive experiences, such as homestays, villas and apartments.

Top searched leisure destinations: Udaipur, Puri, Goa, Jaipur, Munnar, Darjeeling, Mahabaleshwar, Varanasi, Puducherry, Lonavala.

Sought-after international destinations: Dubai, Singapore, Makkah, Bangkok, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo and Hanoi.

In its festive travel report, Kayak had also noted that 72% of Indians are willing to spend similarly or more than last year while travelling this festive season.

Millennials have shown the highest propensity to make international travel plans this festive season, according to the Kayak report. 

Kayak also noted that while traveling during the festive season, 72% of Indians look forward to food and culinary experiences followed by shopping and exploring local markets.

Accor announced the launch of its 24th Novotel property in India, with the opening of Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre.

The hotel, located in close proximity to the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre, will be a significant expansion in Accor's capacity for hosting MICE (Meetings, Incent