As India prepares for the long weekend coinciding with Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan, Airbnb’s latest search data reveals a significant spike in travel interest. Indian travelers are eagerly planning both domestic and international trips to make the most of the extended break.
The data shows an impressive 340% year-on-year increase in domestic searches for Airbnb stays during the Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan weekend.
Top destinations include Goa, Lonavala, Puducherry, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Udaipur, indicating a strong preference for beach getaways, hill stations, and cultural hubs.
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Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Airbnb, commented, “We are thrilled to see such strong interest in domestic travel. This trend reflects travelers’ desire to reconnect with familiar destinations while experiencing them in new ways through Airbnb’s diverse offerings.”