How India Travels 2025 — Key Trends That Will Redefine Indian Hospitality

The How India Travels 2025 report by Booking.com reveals a nation on the move — one that’s exploring more, spending smarter, and seeking experiences over stays.

India is no longer just a travel market — it’s a movement powered by digital discovery, flexible travel, and next-gen hospitality.

What’s Driving the Change

• 75% of Indian travellers say they’re inspired by social media content before booking.
• 64% prefer hotels that offer flexible check-in and check-out times.
• 83% value digital convenience like mobile apps, online check-ins, and contactless folios.
• 80% choose properties that offer a unique experience or connection to local culture.
• Tier-II and Tier-III cities are leading the surge in short-stay bookings and domestic travel.

The Rise of Experience-First Travel

For most Indians, the stay is now the experience.
Boutique hotels, villas, and homestays are seeing unprecedented demand as travellers seek authenticity, personalization, and comfort.

Technology as the New Hospitality

Digital transformation is redefining how hotels engage with guests. AI-driven pricing, automation, and mobile-first operations are now expectations — not luxuries.

What It Means for Hoteliers

Indian travellers are evolving — and so must hotels.
The future belongs to properties that blend local warmth with smart technology.

Discover how Stayflexi helps hoteliers embrace this transformation with automation, flexibility, and guest-first innovation.

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