Yay! The festive vibes are here, and so is the perfect excuse to pack your bags and head somewhere new. And this year is no different! Cleartrip’s PeekABoo travel trends tracker has shared some exciting data on where and how travellers are planning their trips this festive season, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Scroll down to know more!
Where Are Travellers Going This Festive Season?
Cleartrip’s PeekABoo travel trends tracker has revealed some exciting data on travellers. Looks like this year, travellers are a lot more interested in enjoying hotel stay perks, as hotel bookings have gone up by 135% for Diwali and 66% for Navratri. Udaipur is also seeing a huge jump, with Diwali hotel bookings rising by 316%, followed by Bengaluru and Jaipur, which have witnessed rises of 189% and 174%, respectively.
But not every traveller is choosing the same type of accommodation. Budget hotel bookings saw the biggest rise of 201% this festive season. Luxury hotel bookings went up by 162%, followed by mid-range hotels at 148% and premium hotels at 114%.
As for destinations, people are showing a keen interest in exploring domestic locations. Flight bookings to Agatti have risen by 130%, followed by Gaya at 98% and Dimapur at 80%. Other destinations are also seeing a rise in flight bookings for festive travel. Udaipur has recorded a 59% increase, followed by Dibrugarh at 37%, Gorakhpur at 34%, Jabalpur at 29%, Imphal at 24% and Dehradun at 9%.
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Gen Z And Women Are Among The Top Travellers
Flight bookings among travellers aged 15–24 have increased by 60%, while bookings among those aged 25–34 have increased by only 6%. Women are also travelling more, as their share of bookings grew by 44%. Travellers are not just flying but also taking buses. Bus bookings grew by 80% for Delhi, 76% for Pune, 68% for Nagpur, 63% for Chennai and 57% for Mumbai.
As for international destinations, travellers are going beyond the usual popular places. Taipei recorded the highest growth at 146%, followed by Cebu at 117%, Dublin at 110%, Phu Quoc at 106%, and Osaka at 74%.
Where are you travelling to this Diwali? Tell us in the comments below!
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FAQs
When is Diwali this year?
This year, Diwali is on November 8, Sunday.
When is Dhanteras this year?
This year, Dhanteras is on November 6.
Why is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana.
