Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Indian Travel Industry Sees Massive Surge in Consumer Confidence and Spending
The Indian travel industry is booming with 88 out of 100 people wanting to travel.
People are spending more on both domestic and international trips.
They use the internet a lot for planning and booking, with YouTube being the most popular for inspiration.
88% of Indian travellers keen to travel
Shift towards premiumisation and value maximisation
Higher spending on both domestic and international trips
Digital touchpoints integral to travel journey
YouTube as top source for travel inspiration
- Who
- Indian travellers
- What
- are experiencing a surge in confidence and spending
- When
- currently
- Where
- in India
- Why
- due to a shift towards premiumisation and increased use of digital platforms
Budget-conscious travellers
Luxury travellers
Spending priorities
Budget-conscious travellers
Focus on cost-efficiency and budget-friendly options
Luxury travellers
Willing to splurge for comfort and premium experiences
- Consumer confidence
- 88% of travellers keen to travel
- Premiumisation trend
- 72% of domestic travellers prioritise cost less
- Average spend on global trips
- 3.2 times that of a domestic trip
- Top inspiration source
- YouTube (68%)
- Preferred booking method
- Online (85%)