National capital New Delhi is gaining interest among global travellers and has been ranked 7 in the top 10 global cities with over 28 per cent annual growth in booking interest, a survey today said.
New Delhi is the only Asian city listed in the top 10 global cities in TripAdvisor's 2016 travellers' choice destinations on the rise.
India's capital is a vibrant tapestry of historical relics, cultural display, satellite neighbourhoods and mega malls. The impressive Humayun's Tomb offers a glimpse into the city's ancient past, while scenic marketplaces provide an authentic feel of the busy metropolis.
The 'Travellers' Choice awards for Destinations on the Rise' highlights 52 destinations around the world selected using an algorithm that primarily measured the year-over-year increase in positive TripAdvisor traveller feedback and interest in accommodations, restaurants and attractions, across destinations worldwide.
Increase in booking interest year-over-year is based on TripAdvisor data for October 2014 through October 2015.
"Our well-travelled community has helped us identify the destinations around the world that are gaining in interest and popularity," TripAdvisor chief marketing officer Barbara Messing said.
Other cities that have featured in the Travellers' Choice Destinations on the Rise are - Tulum in Mexico with over 74 per cent rise in booking interest annually, followed by Cartagena in Colombia with over 49 per cent, Porto in Portugal with over 39 per cent, Gatlinburg in US with over 67 per cent, Moscow in Russia with over 27 per cent and Brighton in UK with over 60 per cent booking interest.
Two Indian cities - New Delhi and Bengaluru - topped the Asian ranking as destinations in Asia that are on the rise, it said.
Cox and Kings, Head, Relationships, Karan Anand said solo
travelling by Indian women has grown by 20 per cent against the previous year.
"We have observed that solo women travellers like to travel throughout the year irrespective of the season. Most of the office-going women choose the holiday dates corresponding to the public holidays or extended weekends. Off-season travel is also popular among solo women travellers as they take advantage of low-cost deals," he added.
Ezeego1 CEO and Director Neelu Singh said the company witnessed a growth of 25 per cent this year over 19 per cent last year in the solo women travel segment.
"This can be attributed to the growing tribe of women- only travellers who are upwardly-mobile, educated and financially independent and more so want to celebrate their individuality and sense of freedom," she said.
"Also, easy accessibility to book tickets online or through mobile apps, information about destinations offered is available at their fingertips contributed to this growth," Singh added.
Women travelling alone definitely prefer international destinations for reasons like safety or to experience a different culture.
However, recently India is growing as a popular destination for solo women travellers because of its massive and diverse offerings, she added.
