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Being meticulous planners and financially independent, young travelers have made India a lucrative source market for several countries.
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More than 81% of the Indian GenZs - aged between 18 and 25 years - start planning their first international trips as soon as they secure a job or receive their first paycheck, online travel agency Skyscanner has revealed in a new report. Indians are historically known to start saving as soon as they are employed and have been conservative with their travel spends. These findings highlight how the youth, especially the growing middle class, is changing the tourism landscape in the country.
The Indian youth is, therefore, also becoming the segment that tourism players are aiming to cater and market themselves to, be it hotels or travel agencies.
Knowing the young Indian travelers: Budget is one of the most important considerations for young travelers, along with safety concerns. While two-thirds of the young Indian travelers prefer to save up for their travels, about 20% are also using the buy-now-pay-later options while booking their first international trips.
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