Indian travellers prefer Munnar, Coorg and Goa
Global timeshare firm RCI has recently published a report which studied holiday and vacation patterns of 50,000 RCI members in India, and found that there was a 13 per cent growth in the number of Indians taking vacations abroad in 2017-18. The report, found that the US was the most preferred destination in 2017-18 while for those headed for Europe, Switzerland and Spain were the top choices.
The report also said that there is an 8 per cent growth in domestic travel, with Goa being the preferred choice in 2017-18, followed by Coorg and Munnar. Among the South-East Asian countries, the top picks were Indonesia and Malaysia.
“The Indian traveller is constantly evolving and seeking enriching and exploratory experiences. With increased disposable income, factors like cheaper airfares and low tariffs for budget hotels, international travel plans have seen an exponential rise amongst the general Indian traveller. This helps us to tap an opportunity for helping our members get great experiences and memories with their family and friends,” said Sabina Chopra, Managing Director, RCI India.
“A huge pattern that has emerged is that Indian RCI members are opting to travel international, to newer destinations like Greece, Mexico and Finland. This report will help us to track their vacation patterns, guaranteeing that our contributions are synchronised with their evolving travel needs,” said Aruna Jathar, Director, Marketing and Operations, RCI India.