We firmly believe in the saying, “To travel is to live!” We mean how boring life would be if we lost the excitement of exploring and visiting new places! And thankfully, young India is taking time to travel and they’re quite smart about it too! As per Atlys’ recent travel report, 73% of Gen Z and millennials prefer off-peak seasons to travel in order to avoid crowds and save money. The report also showed some more interesting trends, so scroll on to know how young Indians are travelling.
Gen Z & Millennials Prefer To Travel Off-Season
Atlys, an online visa application platform, recently released a report giving insights into the travel behaviours of Gen Z and millennials. According to their analysis, 73% of young Indians are opting to travel during off-peak times. This way, they can avoid crowds and reduce travel costs significantly as well. Furthermore, they reported that Gen Z and millennial travellers are leveraging technology to create personalised and smooth travel experiences.
As per the report, travel is more than just a pastime for young Indians and has become an integral part of their lifestyle. Indian Gen Z and millennials are actively attending international sports events, exploring cultural hotspots, or embarking on solo adventures. In fact, during the recently concluded Paris Olympics, Atlys saw a whopping 40% increase in travel listings for the host city and most of them were driven by young travellers.
Atlys’ report also showed that 65% of Gen Z and millennial users on their platform are under the age of 35. Interestingly, these young minds are more inclined towards solo adventures and tech-savvy experiences. On the international front, countries like the UAE, Vietnam, and Egypt have been some of the biggest draws for Indians. On the other hand, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Oman are the new hotspots for solo travellers.
Travellers From Maha, Delhi & UP Driving India’s Outbound Travel Boom
Outbound travel in India has been booming and as per Atlys’ report, Gen Z and millennial travellers from Maharashtra, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh are driving outbound travel from India. The report shows that these states show a significant volume of visa applications on their platform. This also underscores the growing inclination of young urban travellers toward global experiences.
As per Mohak Nahta, CEO and Founder of Atlys, “Understanding the preferences of younger travellers is crucial as they drive major trends in the travel industry.” And we wholeheartedly agree with him here. The influence of Gen Z and millennials in global tourism trends is undeniable and we love the fact that this generation is understanding the importance of travel!
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