Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Festive Travel Boom: India's Luxury Market Transformation
Luxury travel in India is becoming more popular, especially during the festive season.
People are seeking high-quality, experience-focused trips.
Hilton is expanding in India to meet this demand.
Travelers want authentic experiences, like cultural events and wellness activities.
Families are looking for ways to connect and make memories.
Hilton is offering special programs like Conrad 1/3/5 for unique experiences and Khushiyan hampers for gifting.
Hilton plans to open new hotels in key locations to provide luxurious and memorable experiences for travelers.
Luxury travel demand is surging in India during the festive season.
Travelers are prioritizing experience-rich stays and personalization.
Wellness, culinary, and cultural experiences are central to travelers.
Hilton's Conrad Hotels & Resorts launched Conrad 1/3/5 initiative.
Hilton plans to expand its luxury portfolio across India.
- Who
- Candice D’Cruz, VP, Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton.
- What
- Luxury travel is experiencing significant transformation and Hilton is expanding in India.
- When
- Festive season
- Where
- India
- Why
- Rising affluence and changing traveler expectations.
- Company Interviewee
- Candice D’Cruz, VP, Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton
- Luxury Travel Trend
- Premiumization and experience-led stays
- Focus
- Authenticity and cultural immersion
- Conrad Program
- Conrad 1/3/5 for unique experiences
- Festive Gifting
- Khushiyan by Hilton hampers
- Expansion Plans
- New hotels in Jaipur and Delhi