5 most searched travel destinations of 2024: Where Indians are headed next year? It’s not Thailand

In 2023, a notable increase in travel enthusiasm was observed among several Indian segments and, according to Skyscanner, the trend is likely to continue in 2024.

According to Skyscanner data, there is a strong interest in short-haul travel among Indians, with nearby cities ranking highly. Searches for Krabi and Mahe Island indicate a preference for relaxation and sunshine.

Far-flung destinations such as Osaka and Auckland are also popular among travelers, reflecting a desire for different experiences.

Here are the main recent findings:

Da Nang, Vietnam: +1141%

Almaty, Kazakhstan +501%

Baku, Azerbaijan +438%

Osaka, Japan +435%

Hanoi, Vietnam +396%

Krabi, Thailand +390%

Budapest, Hungary +371%

Mahe Island, Seychelles +356%

Auckland, New Zealand +329%

Vienna, Austria +316%

What are the factors influencing travel patterns for India?

Food (71%), culture (65%) and climate (65%) are the three biggest factors for Indian travelers when deciding where to go on holiday, along with shopping, historical tours and sampling local food which came out as the first cultural activities.

Value for money remains a key factor for Indian travellers, with cost of flight (26%) and attractions (18%) being the biggest factors determining destination.

THIS destination in France is likely to become a “great value destination” in 2024

Speaking about travel trends in 2024, Skyscanner’s Travel and Destination Trends Expert, Mohit Joshi, “We expect the momentum to only grow next year, as the 2024 report also highlights that 86% of Indian travelers plan to take the same number, if not more, of trips abroad in 2024 compared to 2023.”

“We also predict that Nice in France will be a great value destination for Indian travelers in 2024, with airfares having fallen by more than a third in the last 12 months.”

Ace for SkyscannerNice in France has seen a 39% drop in air fares from India over the past year, the biggest drop compared to all popular destinations around the globe.

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