The year 2024 is about to end and people traveled a lot throughout the year. A report released by OYO on Tuesday reveals the cities with the highest OYO bookings this year.
OYO’s ‘Travelpedia-2024’ report discusses travel habits and trends in depth. According to this report, Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar were the most visited spiritual destinations this year (2024), while Hyderabad recorded the highest number of bookings. This conclusion is based on booking data from OYO’s platform throughout the year.
Cities Leading in Bookings
According to the report, religious tourism got a lot of attention in India this year. The religious cities with the highest bookings were Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar. Apart from this, cities like Deoghar, Palani and Govardhan also saw a significant increase.
The OYO report also states that cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi and Kolkata topped the list in terms of bookings. Apart from this, Uttar Pradesh maintained its position as the most popular state for travel.
Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka remained major contributors to the travel scenario. Smaller cities like Patna, Rajahmundry and Hubli saw an increase of up to 48% in year-on-year bookings.
Decline in Bookings in Mumbai
Oyo stated, “This year’s holiday season saw a surge in travel activity. Jaipur remained a major attraction for tourists, followed by evergreen favourite destinations such as Goa, Puducherry and Mysore. However, Mumbai saw a decline in bookings.”
Shrirang Godbole, Global Chief Service Officer, Oyo, said, “2024 has been a year of change in the global travel landscape. We have seen how travellers are embracing flexibility and adaptability, be it for business or leisure.”
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