Sri Lanka and Sharjah Are Top Destinations For Indian Families: India Report


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Already a preferred destination, Sri Lanka is set to benefit more now that it has made tourist visa free for Indians. This is good news for the country's cash-strapped economy.

Even before Sri Lanka included India in the list of nations that will get free visas, it was among the most preferred destinations for Indian families, along with Sharjah in United Arab Emirates. A report from online travel agency Cleartrip chronicles what, how and which destinations were trending between July and September 2023. Domestically, Goa, Gurugram, and Chandigarh were the preferred non-metro destinations. 

Other trends include: 

Top three hotels (domestic): Tropical Retreat, Igatpuri, Kaldan Samudhra Palace, Mahabalipuram, and  The Dukes Retreat, Lonavala  Top three hotels (international): Hotel Der Schutthof, Zell am See, Austria, Premier Inn, Dubai, and Hotel Boss, Singapore Domestic Flights: 18% more general travelers compared to the second quarter.  Average length of hotel stays: Domestic was 9% more than in 2022 whereas international was 20% more than last year. 

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