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NRIs travel to India to remain connected to their roots • It’s all about loving your family • Date: 10-08-2016
TRIP to India is a habit • Around 60% travel to India • regardless of their personal finances • Family generally tends to travels together Potential for family loyalty programs or family travel packages • FirstGen travels with family (spouse / children) • NextGen travels with family (parents / siblings) and friends I travel to India regardless of my personal finances I only travel to India when it is affordable 70% typically travel directly to India About 90% stay with friends/ relatives/family • Travel to India directly • Go for a holiday before arriving in India • NextGen likely to opt for hotels too (43% vs. 19% FirstGen) • NextGen go for holiday after arriving in India (23%) Go for a holiday after arriving in India Potential for “value deals”
Firstgen: reconnects nextgen: explores NextGen connects with heritage: visit tourist attractions (60%), national landmarks (48%). Relax at spas (30%) or by playing golf (14%) Northeast residents participate in outdoor recreation (30%) and Midwest prefer relaxing at spas (26%) South Indians are most likely to participate in children’s activities (47%) or go to theme parks (43%) Younger attend live entertainment (45%) and older dine at nice restaurants (78%) and attend children’s activities (41%)
Stopovers opted to save money 33% willing to take stopovers to save money – mainly South Indians 40% do not mind stopover for holiday, shopping or meeting family or friends on their way NextGenindifferent to a non-stop vs. one or more stops to save money Potential to explore 28%, mainly US Northeast residents and older are willing to pay premium for direct flights
Bundled services are not A priority Two out of every three respondents prefer to book travel needs on an ad hoc basis Around 40% of respondents from the US South and Midwest actually prefer bundled services indicating their position as “bargain shoppers” or travel planners South Indians, particularly, are least interested in bundled services