Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Indian Travellers Prioritize Value, Experiences, and Wellness in Travel
Indian travellers are changing how they spend money on vacations, focusing on smart choices and valuable experiences.
They're researching exchange rates to make their money go further, opting for destinations where their money stretches further.
Instead of quick tourist stops, they're investing in meaningful experiences like wellness retreats, and longer trips.
This shows a shift towards experiences offering emotional returns and well-being.
They are also avoiding peak season travels, which can come with additional risks.
Indian travellers are increasingly prioritizing value and experiences in their travel choices.
They are more mindful of currency exchange rates and seeking destinations where their money stretches further.
A shift towards experience-driven spending is evident, with wellness retreats and nature escapes gaining popularity.
Business travellers are staying longer on international trips to maximize the value of their travel expenses.
Travellers are advised to use secure payment tools and avoid peak-season travel to minimize financial risks.
- Who
- Indian travellers
- What
- Indian travellers are prioritizing value, experience-driven spending, and wellness retreats while also paying closer attention to currency exchange rates and seeking more intentional travel experiences.
- When
- Trends observed in 2024-2025, as per reports and expert insights.
- Where
- Primarily focusing on destinations like Japan, Vietnam, Bali and the Maldives.
- Why
- They are seeking more value from their travel, prioritizing experiences and wellness.
- Business Travel Trend
- More time spent on work trips
- Potential Increase in Fraud During Holidays
- Up to 28%
- Popular experiences
- Wellness retreats, food trails, and nature escapes
- Average days for business travelers in Asia-Pacific
- 10.2 days
- Source of Travel Trends Report
- Mastercard
