Friday, Sep 29, 2023
English News
  • Hyderabad
  • Telangana
  • AP News
  • India
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Science and Tech
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Rewind
  • ...
    • NRI
    • View Point
    • cartoon
    • Columns
    • Education Today
    • Reviews
    • Property
    • Videos
    • Lifestyle
E-Paper
  • NRI
  • View Point
  • cartoon
  • Columns
  • Reviews
  • Education Today
  • Property
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
Home | Lifestyle | 70 Of Indian Travellers To Be More Price Conscious Survey

70% of Indian travellers to be more price-conscious: Survey

70 percent of Indian travellers believe they will be more price-conscious when it comes to searching and planning a trip following COVID-19

By IANS
Published Date - 01:38 PM, Sat - 31 October 20
70% of Indian travellers to be more price-conscious: Survey
whatsapp facebook twitter telegram

New Delhi: The global pandemic put an immediate halt on travel, and while restrictions have started to ease in many parts of the world, the financial legacy of COVID-19 will linger for much longer. While travellers may still be keen to resume travelling as soon as it is safe, they will be far more focused on value for money, booking transparency and flexibility now more than before.

70 percent of Indian travellers believe they will be more price-conscious when it comes to searching and planning a trip following COVID-19 and 64 percent are more likely to hunt down for promotions and savings revels digital travel platform Booking.com. 74 percent expect travel companies to support their future travel plans via discounts and promotions.

Destinations with deals

As finances top the priorities list, travellers will shift their choice of destination too, with many once sought-after destinations falling off the ‘bucket list’. 57 percent of Indian travellers say they will opt for a discounted trip to a place they wouldn’t have otherwise chosen, rather than paying more for a dream destination. Besides Indians, this money-saving sacrifice appeals most to Thai (58 percent) and Vietnamese (55 percent) travellers.

We’ll also see value placed on immediacy with almost 62 percent of Indian travellers favouring a trip they could afford in the short-term rather than saving for a dream trip with more uncertainty.

Looking for flexible travel

But traveller demand for value will run deeper than simply the price tag. Nervousness around the prospect of having to cancel a trip means flexibility will be key with 77 percent of Indian travellers saying travel platforms need to add value by increasing transparency about cancellation policies, refund processes, and trip insurance options.

Flexibility will also be top-of-mind with 38 percent of travellers saying they will consider refundable accommodation a must-have and 36 percent will want the flexibility to change the check-in dates without being charged.

Ritu Mehrotra, Country Manager, India, Sri Lanka and Maldives at Booking.com said, “The effect of COVID-19 has and will continue to evolve the way we travel, impacting our choices and decisions in the near future.

With the financial strain of the pandemic felt by many throughout India, the travel industry will need to come together and respond inventively to offer deeper value, better choice, increased flexibility and transparency to the travellers.

Maximizing travel for less will be the new normal in 2021 and beyond. To meet the evolved travel demands and expectations, Booking.com is committed to offer enhanced, safe and thoughtful experiences for tomorrow’s travellers as they scrutinize their travel spends going forward.”

As 2021 rolls closer and closer, the way travellers plan to experience the world will continue to evolve. No matter the evolution though, one thing is for sure: travellers will be prioritising value more than ever.

Telangana Today Whatsapp
  • Follow Us :
  • Tags
  • Hyderabad
  • Hyderabad News
  • Indian Travellers
  • Telangana

Related News

  • Hyderabad sees 60% surge in housing supply

    Hyderabad sees 60% surge in housing supply

  • Centre’s disparity in Grant-in-aid funds to Telangana

    Centre’s disparity in Grant-in-aid funds to Telangana

  • Hyderabad: Man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping minor

    Hyderabad: Man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping minor

  • Telangana govt allots double-bedroom flat to late poet Alishetty Prabhakar’s family

    Telangana govt allots double-bedroom flat to late poet Alishetty Prabhakar’s family

  • RPO Hyderabad organises cleanliness drive

    RPO Hyderabad organises cleanliness drive

  • DGP Anjani Kumar reviews election management arrangements

    DGP Anjani Kumar reviews election management arrangements

Latest News

  • Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in World Cup warm-up match

    9 mins ago
  • Royal Air Force jets make refuelling stop at RGIA

    30 mins ago
  • BRAOU implements smart certificate printing for faster delivery

    35 mins ago
  • TCS reverts to Full-Time Office Work, Ending Hybrid Policy from October 1

    51 mins ago
  • Remark on President, VP of India inappropriate, will take legal route if not withdrawn: BJP to CM Gehlot

    53 mins ago
  • Karnataka govt promulgates ordinance to impose 28% tax on online gaming

    57 mins ago
  • Skanda Review | Ram Pothineni, Sreeleela, Boyapati Srinu, Thaman | Telangana Today

    60 mins ago
  • Indian Bank rolls out digital initiatives to enhance customer experience

    1 hour ago

company

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

business

  • Subscribe

telangana today

  • Telangana
  • Hyderabad
  • Latest News
  • Entertainment
  • World
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Science & Tech
  • Sport

follow us

© Copyrights 2022 TELANGANA PUBLICATIONS PVT. LTD. All rights reserved. Powered by Veegam