Indians Prioritize Personal Wellness & Luxury Experiences For Travel: American Express Travel Report

As per the American Express Travel® 2023 Global Travel Trends Report based on survey data from travelers across the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and the United Kingdom, 90% surveyed Indians are prioritizing travel plans focusing on personal wellness with 87% planning on spending more money on luxury experiences than conventional luxury goods this year.

77% of Indians plan on taking at least three vacations or leisure trips, 90% of millennials plan on investing more money in luxury travel experiences and 61% of GenZers are planning to detox from social media during their trips.

“Indians are planning to travel for gaining new experiences, learning about a city and its culture, breaking away from monotony and trying new food or cuisine. New trends like solo and Bleisure travel is also picking up amongst Indian travellers,” says Sanjay Khanna, CEO, American Express Banking Corp India. “With the ongoing demand for travelling, we are backing our Cardmembers with compelling offers and benefits, helping them get better value for their trips and creating joyful memories.”