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Indian Hotel Rates Surge Up to 20% for Long Weekend
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Indian Hotel Rates Surge Up to 20% for Long Weekend

Indian hotels are experiencing a 10% to 20% year-over-year rate increase for the upcoming Independence Day weekend, driven by strong leisure and pilgrimage demand. Despite August 15 falling on a Saturday, properties in key destinations are reporting strong advance bookings and last-minute travel momentum.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Average daily rates in leisure and pilgrimage spots are up 10% to 20% compared to last year.
  2. 2Hotels report confirmed weekend occupancy ranging from 30% to 60% on the books, with heavy last-minute booking expected.
  3. 3Top performers include Goa, Udaipur, Corbett, Ayodhya, and Ujjain.

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Source: asianhospitality.com

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