Skyscanner has unveiled its Travel Trends 2027 report, highlighting seven emerging trends shaping Indian travel: Signal Severance, Pilgra-merch, Sten Do Surge, Grand Odysseys, Gymcation, Sound Bound and Currency Chasers. The report reveals that 58% of Indians plan to travel abroad more in 2027, while 56% expect to spend more on flights and 44% on accommodation. Based on a survey of 2,000 Indian travellers, the findings highlight a growing preference for meaningful experiences, wellness, cultural exploration and value-driven travel.
The trends reflect changing travel preferences, with 75% of Indians believing that disconnecting from phones would help them feel more connected to nature, 91% likely to book hotels offering nutritious breakfast options, and 80% having visited a specific destination or store to purchase exclusive products. Meanwhile, 73% prefer shared or combined celebrations for pre-wedding trips, 89% have drawn travel inspiration from history or mythology, and 69% always or often consider currency strength when choosing destinations. Music-led experiences are also gaining popularity, with travellers seeking unique venues and cultural immersion.
Skyscanner’s top trending destinations for 2027 include Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (+748%); Rupsi, India (+502%); Okinawa, Japan (+279%); Malvan, India (+258%); Tirana, Albania (+237%); Podgorica, Montenegro (+236%); Sandakan, Malaysia (+189%); Pokhara, Nepal (+166%); Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (+139%); and Phu Quoc, Vietnam (+133%). The best-value destinations include Jaisalmer, India (-43%); Tashkent, Uzbekistan (-30%); Kozhikode, India (-29%); Jodhpur, India (-25%); Baku, Azerbaijan (-17%); Cebu, Philippines (-17%); Krabi, Thailand (-17%); Gaya, India (-15%); Phuket, Thailand (-11%); and Christchurch, New Zealand (-8%). The report also highlights the growing role of AI in travel planning, with 87% of Indians confident in using AI to plan and book trips.