Singapore, Bali, Malaysia likely to top Indians' travel list in 2017

With the year coming to an end, Indians are now planning for their travel next year and Singapore, Bali and Malaysia continue to remain on top of the travel list in 2017, according to a report.

"Singapore, Bali and Malaysia is likely to remain top of travel lists in 2017," according to global travel search engine Skyscanner's Travel Trends report.

Skyscanner's Travel Trends Report is an analysis of three years' data from Indian travellers, dating back to 2013.

The report revealed that among the countries listed, Singapore records the highest growth with a whopping 202 per cent average increase in searches since 2013.

The Lion city-state draws the attention of travellers from across India due to relaxed visa regulations, diverse culture and its multitude of tourist attractions.

Skyscanner expects continued growth in 2017, with its easy flight connections and multiple airlines flying to Singapore.

The report revealed that Australia, South Africa and select European cities are aspirational destinations.

Australia has emerged as an ambitious contender for the top spot with 67 per cent increase in searches since 2013, it added.

Other countries that made top five are Malaysia (46 per cent), Maldives (22 per cent) and South Africa (11 per cent), respectively.

While Malaysia and Maldives have been popular holiday choices in the past, South Africa coming in the top five underlines the Indian travellers' adventurous streak to seek uncharted destinations, it opined.

Similarly, Skyscanner's data has placed Bali as a favoured destination in 2017, with 35 per cent recorded average growth in searches in the past three years.

Whether a solo trip or a family holiday, the travel search engine anticipates Bali to remain on top due to relaxed visa regulations introduced in 2016, it said.