Representative Image. (Pic via Twitter)A recent report by hospitality company OYO has found that with the change in lifestyles and nature of work, more Indians are gravitating towards solo travel, reports Live Mint.
The rise in solo travel, according to the report quoted by Mint, is attributed to tourists wanting some quality ‘me time’ apart from the flexibility to work from remote locations.
"Solo travellers are the most significant contributors to bookings this holiday season,” Burhanuddin Pithawala, vice- president, conversions, OYO Hotels & Homes, was quoted in the report as saying.
The report also states that Shimla along with Shillong, Gangtok, Mussoorie, Ooty and Dalhousie are the most popular winter destination among Indians. As per the OYO report, the hill stations of India have recorded more than 104 per cent rise in tourists compared to 2017.
The report highlights the rising trend for colder destinations among couples as well as family vacationers when compared to beach destinations.
The hill stations are followed by the beach destinations in the number of people visiting for travel and adventure. The report finds places like Goa, Puri, Pondicherry, Port Blair, Alappuzha and Digha have recorded a rise of 66 per cent (as of 2017) of tourists footfalls during winter.
An Appeal...
Dear Reader,
As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. We do not have the muscle and backing of a large media conglomerate nor are we playing for the large advertisement sweep-stake.
Our business model is you and your subscription. And in challenging times like these, we need your support now more than ever.
We deliver over 10 - 15 high quality articles with expert insights and views. From 7AM in the morning to 10PM late night we operate to ensure you, the reader, get to see what is just right.
Becoming a Patron or a subscriber for as little as Rs 1200/year is the best way you can support our efforts.