2020 is a year which will be remembered for the misery it has caused to the people. Carrying sanitizer is as necessary as carrying a water bottle, masks and gloves are something which you cant afford to forget and maintaining social distancing is something which is necessary everywhere. But as the nation unlocks in a phased manner people are also stepping out from their houses with all safety and precautions and now as the biggest festival is around the corner people are all set to travel within the country.
As per OYO, an Indian hospitality chain of leased and franchised hotels, Indian people are preferring Interstate road trips and beach for travelling.
According to the platforms Diwali booking trends, Jaipur, Kerala, Goa, Visakhapatnam, and Varanasi top the charts as the most popular leisure destinations among travellers.
According to some platforms Jaipur, Kerala, Goa, Visakhapatnam, and Varanasi are the top preferences for travel among travellers.Across South India, travellers from Chennai and Bangalore are heading out on road trips to Kochi in Kerala, the southwest coast of India. Goa, India's beach capital, on the other hand, is attracting travellers from across the country. Large numbers of bookings are coming from Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
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As per the overall travel trends across India, between April 2020 and September 2020, observe an uptick in bookings across business destinations including Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata. On the other hand, among leisure cities, OYO's booking data also reveals that some travel destinations like Shimla, Manali, Munnar, Ooty and Gangtok that didn't enjoy high demand compared to other tourist hotspots during pre-COVID days are now increasingly showing positive signs of rising bookings since September 2020.
Commenting on this trend, Harshit Vyas, SVP & COO - Franchise Business, OYO India & South Asia, said: "The festive season combined with gradual unlocks has resulted in a surge in leisure travel since September 2020. As states open up their borders to welcome tourists, OYO and the entire hospitality industry, continue to offer safe experiences that lead to rising consumer confidence among travellers. As per our Diwali booking trends, with social distancing becoming a way of life and people opting for safer travel options, road trips are here to stay, therefore, leading to an increase in inter-state travel during Diwali and the upcoming holiday season this year. We expect leisure destinations to continue gaining momentum in the coming months with rising consumer optimism for travel. We would also like to express our gratitude towards our asset partners and all employees who have worked tirelessly to ensure that we stand ready to welcome travellers safely once again."