Unlock 5.0: Yatra.com sees 32% rise in enquiries for upcoming weekend

While choosing accommodation, over 74 per cent have preferred 4 & 5-star hotels and about 67 per cent individuals are booking hotels within two days of travelling, according to the company's data.

With the government relaxing restrictions, Yatra.com on Thursday said it has witnessed about 32 per cent rise in booking enquiries on its platform for the upcoming long weekend.

Travel had come to a standstill after Covid-19 outbreak as economic activity came to a halt due to the lockdown. The government had imposed the lockdown on March 25 to contain the spread of coronavirus infections.

"Long weekend trends have been growing over the past few years with people looking for a quick and short respite from their monotonous life.

"In the unlock phase, more travellers are looking for short-haul destinations having