This summer, Indians are flocking to Dubai more than any other foreign destination, according to the latest report from MakeMyTrip, released on Wednesday.

Dubai Tops the Charts:
MakeMyTrip's Summer Travel Trends Report unveils Dubai as the ultimate foreign getaway for Indian travelers this season. Alongside Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, and other destinations in the Top 20 list collectively account for 64% of all international searches.

Emerging Destinations:
While not making it to the Top 20, destinations like Luxembourg, Langkawi, and Antalya are catching the interest of Indian travelers. Baku, Almaty, and Nagoya witness the highest growth in search rates, signaling a shift in travel preferences.

Top 20 International Destinations for 2024:
The list mirrors that of last year, featuring popular destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, and Kathmandu, among others.

Holiday Packages and Duration:
The report indicates that the average duration of an international trip falls between 5 to 8 days. Thailand leads in the category of "Most Booked Holiday Packages," followed by Dubai and Bali.

Insights from MakeMyTrip:
Rajesh Magow, MakeMyTrip's co-founder and group CEO, notes that summer is traditionally a peak period for travel. He observes a robust growth in searches compared to the same period last year.

Regional Travel Trends:
Magow highlights the travel pattern, noting that Southern regions kickstart the summer holiday season, followed by the West, and finally, the North.

Domestic Travel Trends:
While there's no significant change in travel trends this year, MakeMyTrip reports a surge in traffic and bookings on redBus during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as people prioritize visiting hometowns to cast votes.

Preferred Domestic Destinations:
Indians show a preference for destinations with cool mountain terrains for domestic holidays. Goa remains the top-searched destination, with Srinagar and Udaipur witnessing the highest growth in searches.

Pilgrimage Destinations:
Puri and Varanasi emerge as the most searched pilgrimage destinations this summer, according to MakeMyTrip's report. Ayodhya continues to see an uptick in search volumes, consistent with the trend observed in April.

Hot Domestic Destinations for Summer:
Ayodhya leads the pack in terms of search growth, followed by destinations like Lakshadweep, Nandi Hills, and Chalakudy, among others.

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