The Indian travellers are again gaining confidence to resume vacation plans in view of the growing number of vaccinated populations and the easing of restrictions across the world. 77 per cent of respondents are keen to travel in 2021 according to a survey conducted by Thomas Cook India & SOTC's.
The survey covered the metros,mini-metros, and Tier 2 - 3 cities of India.
The winter season also significantly presents numerous travel opportunities with the festive breaks of Christmas and New Year. The working professionals, in particular, sounded keen to grab these opportunities.
Snowscapes of winter along with the festivities and light-ups of Christmas across the UK and Europe's Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria hold strong allure for Indian travellers. Winter's wonderland offers unique experiences: snowboarding/ tobogganing or reindeer sleighs, staying in a glass igloo with ringside views of the spectacular Northern Lights, a visit to Santa's Village in Rovaniemi, panoramic winter vistas aboard the Glacier Express, winter saunas/spas with fire and ice pools or indulging in fondue in a tram! Not surprising then, that Europe and UK are in top demand; Maldives, Turkey and Egypt are seeing a strong continuum.
The growing interest in Expo 2020 Dubai is giving rise to significant interest for Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Domestic locales like Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal, North-East for winter experiences; Rajasthan, Goa, Gujarat, Andamans and Kerala are also high on the Indian travellers wish list for November - December 2021.
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