The End of the Hotel Room: Inside India's Private Villa Luxury Boom
This surge in spiritual travel was much higher than the steady growth seen in 2024, when pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya and Varanasi recorded 50% growth
Flight bookings on Scapia grew 5x, stays surged 8-9x, and Indian travellers spent money in 113 currencies
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India's luxury auto scene is shifting into high gear, with superbikes, EVs, and reimagined icons set to redefine performance and design. The season ahead promises pure velocity wrapped in luxury
GST 2.0, which levies a flat 40 per cent tax on luxury vehicles, has spurred renewed enthusiasm. Prices have fallen by 6-8 per cent
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Thrillophilia reports 63% surge in small-town Switzerland bookings as Honeymooners/Tier-2 India fuels "quiet luxury" demand
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Premium stays, early planning, and value deals define Indian travellers' festive bookings, finds MakeMyTrip
Affordable travel has taken the spotlight this festive season, with mid-range stays priced between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000 per night rising 22% year-on-year, according to Thrillophilia
While most pilgrimage accommodation bookings (71 per cent) are for rooms priced below ₹4,500 per night, premiumisation is gaining clear momentum, according to a MakeMyTrip report
Additionally, spiritual/pilgrimage tourism is on the rise - with our 'darshans' portfolio coupled with adventure tourism is gaining popularity - interestingly from young India's millennials and GenZ.
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