As pent up demand for travel sees domestic tourism pick up first, the global survey of over 20,000 travellers from across 28 countries, including nearly 1,000 respondents from India, predicts that in 2021 Indians will prefer unseen domestic destinations in the next one year like citybreaks and staycations.
This also matches with the corresponding efforts made by the government and travel companies to promote destinations through the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign.
Indian travellers, in particular, will prefer the road-not-taken in their states and the country, turn bargain hunters, expect travel companies to provide clearer cancellation policies, refund processes and trip insurance options, and go for travel options that are more sustainable, including rural, off-the-beaten-track immersive experiences.
