A survey of 1,000 Indian travellers by global travel search site Skyscanner has revealed that 67% of Indian men opted to book in advance in order to avail cheaper deals whilst 55% of Indian women travellers preferred luxury trips.
The survey results indicated that men were keener on finding ways to reduce holiday expenses, with more than half of the male travellers (51%) stating that they would scout for the most cost effective holiday deals to avoid expenses from burning a hole in their pockets.
Women, on the other hand, were more intent on pampering themselves, with 39% of women travellers in favour of health and wellness trips as compared to 29% of the male travellers.
Beach holiday destinations emerged as the popular choice for Indian travellers while backpacking turned out to be the least chosen holiday experience, with only 184 travellers out of the 1,000 travellers surveyed opting for it.
Europe emerged as the destination of choice for younger Indian travellers, with the older age groups of 55+ preferring the tranquil settings of Asian countries.
The survey’s demographic responses revealed that 35-44 year olds preferred relaxing with fine dining experiences, imbibing the local art and theatre offerings of a destination. In contrast, younger travellers in the age group of 25-34 preferred catching up with fashion shopping and partying.
