More travellers are opting for affordable options this festive season as the trend shifts away from pure luxury trips, to “smart luxury”, according to a report by AI travel platform Thrillophilia. It added that budget-friendly weekend getaways were also top choice, among festive travellers.

The report noted that mid-range stays jumped as much as 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY), with a “clear shift from high-end vacations … catalysed by the GST 2.0 rollout and a buoyant festive season”. Also Read | Travelling to Japan? Indian tourists will soon be able to pay via UPI

22% jump in ‘smart luxury’ bookings, budget destinations win

The report noted that mid-range stays jumped 22 per cent YoY as travellers chose “smart leisure” bookings priced between ₹ 2,000-6,000 per night, this

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