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Indians Embrace Travel for Personal Growth, Wellbeing: Hilton Report Reveals

News18•30-09-2026, 15:30

•81% of Indian travelers find purpose in having a trip planned, highlighting travel's role in personal wellbeing and motivation, according to Hilton's 2027 Trends Report.
•Indian travelers are shifting from seeking a "perfect holiday" to prioritizing flexibility, personal growth, wellbeing, and authenticity in their travel experiences.
•50% of Indians report that travel has helped them discover new interests or passions, while 82% actively seek experiences that calm the body and reset the nervous system.
•The report indicates a growing preference for personalized travel, with 41% planning experiences based on intrinsic preferences and 42% traveling solo to meet friends or family.
•Indian travelers highly value human expertise, with 69% trusting hotel staff for travel planning and many relying on family for advice, particularly mothers.

According to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report, 81 percent of Indian travellers say having a trip on the calendar gives them a purpose to work towards.

Around 82 percent of Indian travellers actively seek experiences that help calm the body and reset the nervous system.

Approximately 69 percent of Indian travellers place their trust in hotel staff as a reliable travel-planning resource.