As the summer season approaches, travellers can now embark on their summer adventures with confidence, knowing they’re headed towards experiences that align with their preferences and desires. An online platform for visa applications, unveils the top destinations and emerging travel trends based on its extensive data analysis.  

According to the report, Egypt, Singapore, Dubai, Vietnam, and Thailand emerge as the top countries for which Indian travellers have applied for visas for summer vacations, offering an enticing mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation for travellers of all interests.

Conducting extensive research on gender-wise distribution, male travellers dominate the visa application scene, representing 77% in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 71% in Singapore. Meanwhile, 30% of women travellers applied for Singapore visas and 25% of women applied for UAE visas.

Data reveals a diverse age distribution among travellers. While younger demographics, particularly those in the age group of 20 to 35, are prominent, there’s a notable representation across various age brackets, indicating the universal appeal of these destinations.

The research also provided insights into city-wise travel. Dubai turns out to be popular among Indian cities with Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad leading the pack. 

Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi are among the top contributors to the Vietnamese travel surge. Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, display a strong interest in exploring Singapore, the Lion City's charms. 

Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi showcase a keen interest in Egyptian wonders, followed closely by cities like Chennai and Hyderabad.

Overall, travellers from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi are the top three cities that people embark on to vacation.

Solo travellers take the lead, representing approximately 65% of visa applications in the UAE, 60% in Egypt, 40% in Singapore, and 45% in Vietnam. Groups of two travellers make up around 20% of visa applications in the UAE, 30% in Egypt, 25% in Singapore, and 20% in Vietnam. Larger groups of three or more travellers also applied for visas, with varying proportions across destinations.

(Source: IANS)

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