On the occasion of National Tourism Day, Airbnb presents an overview of the main trends that have emerged India and how travelers are embracing new forms of travel. Data reveals that international travel has seen a strong recovery in 2022, with Indians seeking out the world’s most iconic cities with Airbnb.
The most searched destinations internationally by Indian customers in Q3 2022 were Dubai, London, Paris, Toronto and New York.
According to Airbnb internal data, solo travel was the most popular type of international travel among Indians in the third quarter of 2022, followed by couples and family travel. The idea of escaping to a foreign country will continue to be on the wish list of many Indians this year.
Nationally, interest in exploring off-the-beaten-track destinations peaked on Airbnb in 2022. The top five trending destinations in India are Madhapur, Telangana, Rameswaram, Tamil NaduVellore, Tamil Nadu, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya and Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.
In India, hospitality is deeply rooted in the diversity of local culture, cuisine, lifestyle preferences and the way we welcome people into our homes. Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh topped the hospitality rankings, with the largest share of 5-star guest reviews on Airbnb.
Airbnb data also revealed that guests have opted to enjoy city life as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata were the top domestic destinations for Indians in 2022.
In 2022, travelers found themselves sitting by the pool or taking rays on a sandy beach. These two water-related categories came in first place among Indian travellers, along with Tropical, Iconic City and National parks also make appearances.
Amanpreet Bajaj, Managing Director of Airbnb for India, South East AsiaHong Kong and Taiwan, said: “The past year has been marked by the revival and recovery of the travel industry. This year, travelers are expected to take much-awaited international trips and explore lesser-known destinations in India and around the world. ”
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