Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Travel Trends 2025: 'Frolleagues,' Experiences, and Digital Influence
In 2025, how people travel in India is changing!
More people are traveling with friends from work, called 'frolleagues,' instead of just family or partners.
People want to travel more often and spend more money on trips, wanting unique experiences instead of just regular sightseeing.
Social media and TV shows are also telling people where to go.
People want to take quick getaways and are willing to pay extra for nice hotels and cruises.
Europe is a popular place to visit, with Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand being top destinations in India.
"Frolleagues" (colleagues who are friends) are emerging as travel companions.
Experiential travel is in high demand, accounting for 75% of travel preferences.
Social media, OTT platforms, and movies significantly shape travel decisions.
Mini-vacations and increased spending on travel are expected.
Europe is the top international destination, while Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are top Indian destinations.
- Who
- Indian travelers are driving the changes.
- What
- Travel trends are being redefined by "frolleagues" (friends/colleagues), experiential travel, and digital influence.
- When
- In 2025, new travel trends are emerging.
- Where
- India is the focus of these travel trends.
- Why
- Increased travel frequency and spending, influenced by social media and OTT platforms.
- Percentage preferring 'frolleagues'
- 28%
- Preference for multigenerational family travel
- 65%
- Demand for experiential travel
- 75%
- Influence of social media/OTT platforms on travel decisions
- 60%
- Percentage planning to increase travel frequency
- 85%