With the academic year coming to an end, travel enthusiasts are packing their bags and travelling to hill stations and beaches to escape the heat of Bengaluru. While many private tour operators have seen an uptick in the number of bookings this year during the summer vacation, the upcoming elections might have kept some others from travelling.
“We have seen around 30 – 40% increase in bookings this year when compared to the previous year. Within India, our packages to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Goa are doing very well. When it comes to international travel, Singapore and Malaysia seems to be the popular choice,” said Neha S., from Horizon Travels in Sampangiramanagar.
Ms. Neha attributed the rise in numbers to an increase in group travel and the influence of social media. “When people see someone travel photos on social media, they make their own travel plans. Then there is also the reason of wanting to spend more time with friends and family together, which is why they are opting for group tours,” she said.
