Blooming this Spring: solo and duo travel, international trips, hills and beach getaways

Excitement about travelling international continues amongst Indian guests
Indian guests are immersing themselves in the rich cultures of iconic European cities or escaping to the hills and beaches of India
Iconic Cities, Amazing Pools and Beach getaways are the most booked Categories by Indian travelers during spring in 2023

Winter is almost over, and with temperatures starting to rise and the days getting longer, Indian travelers are already planning their spring break getaways. When it comes to locations, European cities, beach towns and hill stations are inciting wanderlust for Indian guests this spring (For both 2022 and 2023, “spring” bookings or searches on the Airbnb platform are defined as March 1 – April 30. Trends data in this report uses data from 2022 with check ins for 2023 spring compared to the previous year) Indians are also, increasingly choosing to travel solo or as a duo this spring and keen to explore newer destinations.

International travel is on the rise

Excitement about international travel continues to grow, with guests showing increased interest in city travel and renewed interest in exploring the rich cultures of iconic European destinations. Below are some of the top trending international destinations Indian guests are searching for this spring (Trending destinations are calculated by the growth in searches in 2022 by Airbnb guests in the US for check-in between March 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023, compared to searches in 2021 for checkin between March 1, 2022 thru April 30, 2022):

Singapore
Vienna, Austria
Interlaken, Switzerland
Bangkok, Thailand
Paris, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sydney, Australia
Lisbon, Portugal
Milan, Italy
Scotland, United Kingdom

Domestically, Indians are looking to escape to the hills or the beaches

Beyond travelling to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, Indians are looking at travelling to the hills or the beaches within the country. Some of the trending destinations within India are (Trending destinations are calculated by the growth in searches by Airbnb guests in 2022 for checkin between March 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023, compared to March 1, 2022 thru April 30, 2022):

Nainital, Uttarakhand
Goa
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Pondicherry, Puducherry
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Leh
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Trending Categories: Iconic Cities, Amazing Pools and Beach getaways are the most booked categories by Indians looking to travel during spring in 2023

In May 2022, Airbnb introduced a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories, making it easy to discover millions of unique homes guests never knew existed.

As spring emerges, guests are looking forward to defrosting in the warmer weather and absorbing the history of a foreign city – Iconic Cities, Amazing Pools and Beach are the most booked categories for Indian travelers this spring (Most booked Categories in 2022 for travel during March 1 through April 30, 2023).

Spring break without breaking the bank: Most wishlisted affordable stays

Whether you’re planning on a solo trip, a romantic getaway, or visiting family and friends – spring break getaways don’t need to break the bank. On Airbnb our wishlist tool is used by many to save some of their favorite stays and help with planning. This spring, we’re sharing some of the more affordable wishlisted homes by Indian travelers in 2022 – here’s our roundup of the most wishlisted homes under INR 5000 (Most wishlisted stays with a daily weekend price under $100, based on future availability as of February 14, 2023 – meaning the listing has at least one weekend night at this daily price in the future. Price does not include cleaning fees, taxes or Airbnb fees) to inspire your next trip (Most wishlisted Airbnb listings in the United States from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022):

A-Frame cottage in midst of Coffee Estate, Madikeri, Karnataka
Sooty’s Hideout ~ Beat the Blues Room, Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh
Sunshine Retreat by Laze Around Us, Goa

The New category, a great way to find deals

Another great way to find affordable listings on the platform and save money on your travels this spring is to check the ‘New’ category that was launched last November and includes homes added to Airbnb within the past 10 weeks. When joining Airbnb, Hosts often set an attractive price to highlight their homes. (Newsvoir)