Dubai Is Indians’ Fav International City With 14% Share Of Searches; Kazakhstan Sees 491% Y-o-Y Growth In Searches: Report

Have you noticed how our generation’s travel experiences are different from our parents? From choices of travel destinations to selecting experiences to cherish, the atmosphere of exploring the world changed drastically over the past few decades. Leaving all these comparisons behind, we are here to check out Indians and their travel diaries in international vacations. From Dubai to Almaty, these alluring destinations are becoming favourites.

MakeMyTrip’s Recent Report Shares Valuable Insights

This online travel company recently released a report highlighting travel experiences, favourite destinations, leisure holidays, and more about Indian travellers. Named ‘How India Travels Abroad’, the report explains data over a long period starting from June 2023 to May 2024.

Indians’ Favourite International City Is Dubai

According to the ‘How India Travels Abroad report’, the United Arab Emirates ranks top on the list of “Top 10 Countries Of Interest.” With a 17 per cent share of searches, UAE takes the first position. Here are the top 10 countries:

1. UAE
2. Thailand
3. United States of America
4. Singapore
5. Indonesia
6. United Kingdom
7. Canada
8. Nepal
9. Saudi Arabia
10. Malaysia

Dubai is the no. 1 city on the list of the Top 10 international cities that Indians love exploring. The renowned destination stands the highest on this list with a share of searches of 14 per cent. Every international city included in this global list are:

1. Dubai
2. Bangkok
3. Singapore
4. London
5. Phuket
6. Bali
7. Kathmandu
8. Kuala Lumpur
9. Toronto
10. New York

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Maharashtra is the leading Indian state to contribute to 80 per cent of online searches for overseas destinations. People of this state have searched the most for UAE, Thailand, and the USA. This scenic state has been followed by Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu respectively.

These Cities Are Becoming Emerging International Destinations

Apart from the above-mentioned destinations, Indians are also showing their interest in exploring other spectacular places. Kazakhstan’s Almaty witnessed an incredible year-over-year growth of 527 per cent in searches. Overseas cities that reported such massive numbers are:

1. Almaty
2. Baku
3. Hong Kong
4. Colombo
5. Tokyo
6. Kuala Lumpur
7. Pattaya
8. Kathmandu
9. Jeddah
10. Bali

Globetrotters from India are falling in love with these 10 countries.

1. Kazakhstan
2. Azerbaijan
3. Bhutan
4. Hong Kong
5. Sri Lanka
6. Japan
7. Malaysia
8. Nepal
9. Russia
10. Saudi Arabia

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Indians love travelling abroad for leisure holidays. Back in 2023, 55 per cent of tourists took international trips for leisure. Thailand tops the chart for becoming the most-loved country for leisure vacations.

Tourists are searching for budget-friendly options for travel experiences in overseas countries. However, many are also ticking off a few exclusive mentions from bucket lists. The search for flying business class is increasing. There has been a 10 per cent jump in searches for travelling in business class.

Which is your favourite international city to travel to?

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