As India’s wedding season kicks off, Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel report a significant increase in demand for honeymoon and romantic holidays, with a 30% rise in online searches. Both companies have introduced a range of travel options to cater to evolving trends, including Mini-moons (short getaways), Mega-moons (extended honeymoons), Baby-moons (pre-baby vacations), and milestone anniversary celebrations.
The demand for personalized services, luxury stays, and exclusive experiences is growing, with couples willing to spend more for tailored packages. The average honeymoon budget has increased by 10-15%, with travelers now willing to spend up to Rs. 5 lakh for long-haul trips. Notably, there is rising interest from tier-2 and tier-3 cities beyond the metros.
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “Honeymoons have emerged as a strong and growing travel driver and what is noteworthy is the growing trend – an extension to mini-moons, mega-moons, babymoons and milestone anniversary celebrations. What is also interesting is that Indian couples are demonstrating higher spend appetite and interest in longer stays. Hence, our
Honeymoon; Romantic Holidays portfolio has been launched with a host of stunning locales, exciting experiences and great offers.”
S.D. Nandakumar – President and Country Head – Holidays and Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel Limited, said, “With a legacy of 75 years as an Indian-grown entrepreneurial brand, we believe that no one understands the Indian traveller better than SOTC. And so, to inspire India’s rapidly evolving couple segment, our honeymoon products have been carefully curated to include fun outdoor-adventure elements, unique cuisine experiences and personalized services. What is encouraging is that we are seeing strong demand not just from metros but also regional India’s tier 2-3 cities.”
Thomas Cook and SOTC’s portfolios feature premium options such as private villas, island resorts, and guided culinary tours. The companies aim to capitalize on these trends with a diverse range of curated experiences, catering to a broader, more affluent couple segment across India.
