According to Airbnb survey, Indonesia is one of the top destinations in the bucket list of Indian travellers (Photo: Dikaseva/Unsplash)
Almost three-quarters of Indians have plans to venture outbound in the near future and more than a third of them plan to do so in the next six months. These are some of the findings of a survey of over 1000 Indians, conducted by YouGov between April 13 and April 21, 2022.
Commissioned by online accommodation booking platform, Airbnb, the survey says that over 70 pc of Indians are excited about being able to travel internationally.
According to the survey, almost half of the Indians (48 pc) surveyed showed the desire to visit international destinations within the Asia-Pacific region when they are able to. Australia, Thailand and Indonesia were the most searched for destinations in the Asia-Pacific region by Indians.
Throughout the pandemic, there were major shifts in the way people thought about travel and living. For many, it also applied to international travel.
More than half of those surveyed (59 pc), said they were more open to travelling internationally during off-peak times of the year than they were before the pandemic. Also, many people who are currently working are also open to the idea of combining work and travel while abroad. That was the case for almost three-quarters of Indian respondents.
According to 51 pc of the respondents, international travel remains an important means of expanding their horizons and connecting with other cultures. Almost a third of Indians (32 pc) surveyed also noted that international travel plays an important role when it comes to connecting with their friends and family.
A significant number of respondents or 27 pc, that were looking to travel internationally also expressed a desire to visit destinations they hadn’t visited before.
“As border restrictions gradually ease across many countries in the region, we are seeing a lot of enthusiasm for cross-border travel. After being unable to travel abroad for so long, many people are excited to take that long-awaited overseas trip – something we have seen reflected in the searches on Airbnb, following a number of border reopening announcements. We are committed to continuing to work collaboratively with governments and communities around the world to rebuild tourism and maximise the benefits of this travel revolution for our community of Hosts. We are incredibly excited to welcome travellers to an Airbnb Home and make their much-awaited international trip a memorable one. We continue to focus on innovation so guests can experience both well-travelled and new destinations in fresh ways,” says Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager – Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong.
