When we think about kids on vacations, we automatically assume they would be travelling with parents, right? Well, things are changing. Nowadays, grandparents and grandchildren are taking more trips together – often without parents – and India is leading this trend. Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report shows that families are rethinking how they travel and showing interest in skip-gen holidays. Keep reading to know more!
Skip-Gen Holidays On The Rise In India
Hilton’s report highlights that skip-generation (skip-gen) travel is becoming very popular in India. Skip-gen trips mean grandchildren and grandparents travelling together, bonding that too without parents. Nearly 8 in 10 families (79%) say they’ve taken or are planning a skip-gen holiday, compared to 60% across Asia Pacific. In fact, almost half, 43% of Indian families have done this in the past year alone, showing it’s no longer unusual but a mainstream way to travel.
For Indian families, skip-gen trips are all about making memories. Over two-thirds say the main goal is to create special moments between grandparents and grandchildren – the highest in the Asia Pacific. About 65% believe it helps strengthen family bonds, 53% enjoy unique experiences, and 47% pass on culture and traditions.
How Skip-Gen Trips Benefit Grandparents
Skip-gen holidays aren’t just fun – they also boost grandparents’ wellbeing. Almost all (96%) respondents in India feel that travelling with family improves grandparents’ health, and quality time with grandchildren is the most valued part (51%). Hotels with wellness amenities, senior-friendly services, and accessible dining are becoming more important so older family members can travel comfortably.
Spending time together is now more important than just relaxing. While 56% of global travellers say resting is their main goal, 72% of families in India say quality time with family matters more than downtime. Popular activities include visiting historical and cultural landmarks (67%) and trying local food (66%), showing that families want trips that are fun, meaningful, and memorable.
It’s not just skip-gen travel – multi-generational trips are also on the rise. Around two-thirds (65%) of Indian families take holidays with three or more generations at least once a year. These trips help build stronger bonds and create memories that everyone will cherish.
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