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Amadeus Journey of Me InsightsWhat Asia Pacific travellers want
Sample size: 1,200Amadeus Asia Pacific
(India report)
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1. Methodology
2. Introducing the Journey of Me
3. The 4 themes
4. Demographic overview: Who we surveyed
5. What Indian travellers want
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1. Know Me
2. Inspire Me
3. Connect Me
4. Talk to Me
5. Delight Me
6. Care for Me
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• Australia (500 respondents),
• China (1,200),
• Hong Kong (300),
• India (1,200),
• Indonesia (500),
• Japan (420),
• Korea (400),
• Malaysia (400),
• New Zealand (250),
• Philippines (400),
• Singapore (300),
• Taiwan (300),
• Thailand (400)
• Vietnam (300).3
METHODOLOGY
The research, Journey of Me Insights: What Asia Pacific travellers want, was conducted in May 2017 in collaboration with YouGov. A total of 6,870 respondents from 14 markets in Asia Pacific that have travelled by plane in the last 12 months were sampled. The 14 markets include:
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Amadeus believes that no two travellers are the same, and even more so, no two journeys will be the same. At the core of travelling is the creation of experiences that are innately ours.
There are an infinite number of elements that make up the travellers’ DNA. Varying factors may influence my travel experience but what defines the “Journey of Me” are my behaviours, feelings, attitudes, and coping mechanisms.
As travellers today become more savvy and better informed, travel and its elements of surprise, magic and wonder have become increasingly challenging to achieve.
Technology brings promise. Now, we have the opportunity to bring the magic back into travel. But only if we first understand what the traveller wants.
In today’s world of travel, every engagement point matters. Expectations have surpassed personalisation. Beyond relevance, travel providers must be timely and intuitive to shape each individual experience.
In this journey of ME, cultivating relationships and embracing travellers’ individuality should be the priority.
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INTRODUCING THE JOURNEY OF ME
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There are many Asias within Asia
The most startling observation from the study is that there is no consistent profile for the Asia Pacific traveller.
Stark contrasts in behaviours, needs and preferences were observed across all
geographic and demographic lines. Indian respondents displayed a number
of differentiating characteristics, in particular a much higher usage of
sharing economy apps with 73% of Indian travellers using ridesharing apps
compared to just 37% of APAC travellers in general.
1The right content, through the right
channel, at the right time
In the world of travel, every engagement point matters. Beyond personalisation,
connecting with travellers in a timely and intuitive manner is equally important.
The good news is that the vast majority of travellers would be interested in
receiving travel recommendations from the moment they consider a trip all the way up to while they are on the trip. It’s
worth noting however, that Indian travellers are less interested in receiving
recommendations post-trip.
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In the course of this research, “Journey of Me Insights: What Asia Pacific travellers want” uncovered four themes that travel providers need to focus on:
THE FOUR THEMES
The personalisation-privacy paradox
64% of Asia Pacific travellers would be willing to trade personal data for more
relevant offers and personalised experiences. Indian travellers are more
open with 71% reportedly open to sharing personal information. In the face
of rising privacy concerns, some boundaries must be maintained and at all times travel providers must respect and protect personal data and the need for
privacy. And above and beyond adhering to legislation, travel players must be able
to articulate ‘what’s the value?’ to get travellers to share their data.
2Get real: Recommendations they
can trust
Rather than the glossy pictures of travel brochures or the carefully curated
Instagram feeds of celebrities, APAC travellers seek what’s genuine, and turn to their fellow travellers for inspiration. The research found that online booking
sites have the largest influence on Indian travellers’ trip planning. This was similar
to Asia Pacific as a whole.
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KNOW ME and what I want, before I even want it
INSPIRE ME about the endless possibilities around travel and
technology
CONNECT ME so I can stay in touch with what’s
important to me
TALK TO ME throughout the entire journey, but on my terms
DELIGHT ME and bring the magic back into
travel, every step of the way
CARE FOR ME and keep me safe and secure
SO WHAT DO INDIAN TRAVELLERS WANT?
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_ Personalisation or privacy? 64% of APAC travellers are open to sharing personal information with travel service providers for more relevant offers and personalised services, but Indians are more open with 71% willing to share data.
_ Big screens vs small screens: Across APAC, laptops and desktops are still the most used device for trip research and booking. Surprisingly, most Indian respondents research their trips (80%) and make bookings (80%) on laptops or desktop computers.
_ Recommendations that matter: Travellers in APAC are most interested in tips that help them save money (37%). However, recommendations that help them ensure their safety are more favoured amongst Indian travellers (33%), compared to only 27% of APAC travellers who chose the same.
_ Who knows better: Online booking websites (50%), social networks (48%) and travel review sites (47%) are the top 3 channels that have sent travellers relevant recommendations. Indian travellers receive the most relevant travel recommendations through online channels (60%), more than other APAC travellers (50%). They also find travel review sites to be relevant (54% vs 47% APAC average).
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_ Opportunities to inspire: 39% of Indian respondents do most of their travel planning during weekends, which is higher than the regional average (32%), followed by others options like during holidays (24%), after work on weekdays (17%) and while at work (13%). Only 7% of respondents plan their travel while commuting from one place to another.
_ The influencers: People they know or people who are like themselves have the biggest influence on APAC travellers. Online booking or travel sites like Expedia or Skyscanner are the most influential (ranking score 1.2 out of 3), as are friends, family and colleagues (1.2 out of 3). The top source of influence for Indian travellers are online sites such as Expedia, Skyscanner.
_ New technology: An augmented reality mobile app that delivers digital overlays containing interactive information about the culture or history of a tourist site (score 1.4 out of 3) interests APAC travellers the most compared to other new technologies listed. However, travellers in India showed greater interest in having a 360 degree interactive video that allows them to experience something you would see on your trip (scoring 1.2 out of 3).
KNOW ME INSPIRE ME
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_ Reasons to stay connected: Indian travellers have quite different reasons for staying connected while travelling compared to other APAC travellers. 52% want to keep up to date with what is happening in the world (compared to 43% across APAC), 46% want to stay updated with work/business (vs. 32% APAC wide), 43% want to use apps to meet new people using travel and social apps (compared to only 28% across APAC), and 47% want to be able to use convenience apps (versus 34% in APAC).
_ How to get connected: In APAC, Wi-Fi (71%) is the top choice for staying connected when travelling abroad, likewise in India (67%). Indian travellers also have a higher preference than others for roaming packages while travelling abroad. 44% (vs. 33%) opt for roam as you go services, and 50% (vs. 36%) purchase roaming packages in their home country before travelling.
_ Apps that add value: MakeMyTrip (32%) is the most popular mobile app used by Indians while travelling, followed by WhatsApp and Google Maps. 22% of Indian respondents do not use mobile apps for travelling.
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_ A good time to ‘talk’: Indian travellers are very open to receiving recommendations throughout most of the travel journey. That said, interest levels fall from a high of 96% when first considering taking a trip, to 94% when making a booking, and then to 69% after the trip has finished.
_ “You can reach me via…”: Most Indian respondents prefer to receive updates or recommendations about their trips through email (34%), in line with the feedback across APAC. This is followed by messaging services (e.g. WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, KakaoTalk) (23%) and apps by travel companies (e.g airline apps, hotel apps) (21%).
CONNECT ME TALK TO ME
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_ Speak my language: Finding service staff who speak a language they can understand is important to 71% of travellers from India. In contrast, only 47% of APAC travellers would rank the same as important.
_ New world, new options: Ease of use and cost-saving are big reasons for Indians to use sharing economy services and apps when they travel.
_ Great expectations: Only 6% of Indian travellers say that a travel provider has never exceeded their expectations. Compared to APAC travellers in general, Indians tend to be more satisfied with travel agents and tour operators.
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_ Travel stoppers: Indian travellers are less likely to alter their travel plans as a result of recent political or social uprising (39%) and recent terror attacks (57%) compared to other APAC travellers. Business travellers are less impacted by natural disasters or events than leisure travellers. This is to be expected as perhaps business needs over ride their decision.
_ Safety updates: Interestingly, Indian travellers look to their service providers to provide them with updates on safety or security while they’re travelling e.g. Booking sites (55% vs 49%), hotel (50% vs. 41%), tour operator (47% vs 38%) more than other APAC travellers.
DELIGHT ME CARE FOR ME
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Demographic overviewWho we surveyed
Gender Travel frequency(number of trips made in the past 12 months)
Age Primary reason for travel
DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEWA snapshot of Indian travellers surveyed
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Male69%
Female31%
18 to 2412%
25 to 3434%
35 to 4423%
45 to 5415%
55 +16%
1-2 trips in the last 12 months
45%3-7 trips in the last 12 months
45%
8-12 trips in the last 12 months
8%
13 trips or more in the last 12 months
2%
Business47%
Leisure47%
Other6%
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Know Meand what I want, before I even want it
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Q1. When it comes to researching your trip and making a booking, which device(s) do you use most? Select all that apply.
Surprisingly, most respondents research their trips (80%) and make bookings (80%) on laptops or desktop computers. Having said that, research and bookings on mobiles and tablets is higher than the regional average.
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54%
21%
8%
80%
63%
24%
7%
Laptop/desktop computer
Mobile phone
Tablet
I get someone else to do it for me (e.g. atravel agency)
Research your trip
74%
46%
16%
12%
80%
55%
20%
9%
Laptop/desktop computer
Mobile phone
Tablet
I get someone else to do it for me (e.g. atravel agency)
Book your trip
APAC India
Q2. When do you usually book your accommodation for a trip?
Interestingly, almost half of Indian travellers (48%) book their accommodation in advance of their flight or transportation, compared to an APAC average of 35%. Only 15% wait until after they have booked their flight but before departure, compared to 27% regionally.
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When do travellers book accommodation
35%
36%
27%
2%
48%
34%
15%
3%
In advance of booking the flight/transport
At the same time when I'm booking theflight/transport
After booking the flight/transport, but beforedeparture
After landing or reaching the destination
APAC India
Q3. When you travel for leisure, what types of travel recommendations do you find most useful? Please select the top two.
Indian travellers find the following recommendations most useful; ensure my safety (33%) travel more comfortable (31%), expose me to new experiences (28%). Only 19% of respondents consider recommendations that help plan an itinerary useful, which is lower than the regional average of 27%.
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Most useful recommendations for leisure travel
37%
29%
17%
28%
27%
27%
24%
0%
32%
31%
21%
25%
33%
19%
28%
0%
Recommendations that help me save money
Recommendations that make my travel morecomfortable
Recommendations that help me save time
Recommendations that help me identify the bestsightseeing options
Recommendations that ensure my safety
Recommendations that help me plan my itinerary
Recommendations that expose me to new experiences
Other, please specify
APAC India
(continued) Q3. When you travel for leisure, what types of travel recommendations do you find most useful? Please select the top two.
Understandably, baby boomers are more interested in recommendations that make travel more comfortable (37%) compared to other generations (Gen x – 31% and millennials – 28%). Also, they are the generation most interested in receiving recommendations that help them identify the best sightseeing options (33% vs gen X –24% and millennials – 23%.) In terms of gender, the standout area is related to safety for female travellers. 38% find recommendations that ensure their safety important (vs. 31% in men).
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Most useful recommendations for leisure travel30%
28%
23%
23%
34%
18%
32%
0%
35%
31%
22%
24%
33%
21%
28%
0%
32%
37%
15%
33%
31%
21%
23%
1%
Recommendations that help me save money
Recommendations that make my travel morecomfortable
Recommendations that help me save time
Recommendations that help me identify the bestsightseeing options
Recommendations that ensure my safety
Recommendations that help me plan my itinerary
Recommendations that expose me to new experiences
Other, please specify
18-35 (Millennials)
36-51 (Generation X)
52-70 (Baby boomers)
33%
33%
22%
25%
31%
19%
27%
0%
31%
28%
18%
25%
38%
20%
30%
0%
Recommendations that help me save money
Recommendations that make my travel morecomfortable
Recommendations that help me save time
Recommendations that help me identify the bestsightseeing options
Recommendations that ensure my safety
Recommendations that help me plan my itinerary
Recommendations that expose me to new experiences
Other, please specify
Male
Female
Q4. When you travel for leisure, which of these platforms have sent you relevant travel recommendations (e.g. about destinations, hotels, things to do, activities, places to eat)? Select all that apply
Indian travellers receive the most relevant travel recommendations through online channels (60%), more than other APAC travellers (50%). They also find travel review sites to be relevant (54% vs 47% APAC average). This would reflect the situation in India where the travel market is highly dominated by large, successful OTAs and there is high penetration of using OTAs.
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Platforms that have sent travellers relevant travel recommendations
29%
34%
32%
50%
15%
18%
48%
47%
34%
4%
34%
43%
37%
60%
20%
27%
51%
54%
39%
2%
Airline website or app (e.g. Singaporeair.com, Koreanair.com,Emirates.com)
Hotel website or app
Travel agency
Online booking websites (e.g. Expedia, Goibibo, Skyscanner, kayak)
Hotel concierge
Airline in-flight magazine
Social network e.g. Friends/family
Travel review site (e.g. TripAdvisor)
Travel blogs/forums
None of the above
APAC India
Q5. In general, how open are you to sharing personal information with travel service providers such as booking websites, airlines, hotels etc., in return for more relevant offers or personalised services?
71% of the respondents are open to sharing personal information with travel service providers, which is higher than the regional average (64%).
KNOW ME
Openness to sharing personal information with travel providers
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28%
49%
15%
7%
23%
45%
26%
Not at all open
Somewhat notopen
Somewhat open
Very open
APAC India
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Inspire Meabout the endless possibilities around travel and technology
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Q6. When do you do most of your travel planning?
39% of Indian respondents do most of their travel planning during weekends, which is higher than the regional average (32%), followed by others options like during holidays (24%), after work on weekdays (17%) and while at work (13%). Only 7% of respondents plan their travel while commuting from one place to another.
INSPIRE ME
When travellers plan their travels
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5%
32%
14%
22%
25%
2%
7%
39%
13%
17%
24%
1%
When you’re commuting from one place to another
During the weekends
While you’re at work
Weekdays, after work
While you are on holiday
Others, please specify
APAC India
Q7. When it comes to planning your trip (looking for destinations, places to stay, activities to do etc.), which three of the following influence you the most? Rank in order of influence – from highest to lowest
Amidst the cacophony of all the information they receive, travellers turn to recommendations from people they know or from people that are like themselves. The top source of influence for Indian travellers are online sites such as Expedia, Skyscanner.
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Sources that influence travellers’ trip planning
*Scoring: Rank 1=3, rank 2=2, rank 3=1, otherwise=0, average score of each option is presented.
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1.0
0.6
0.3
0.5
1.2
1.2
0.6
0.1
0.4
1.1
0.5
0.3
0.5
1.4
1.1
0.6
0.2
Travel blogs or forums
Traveller reviews (e.g. on sites like TripAdvisor)
Social media (General or sponsored content on Facebook,…
Brochures (from hotel reception, travel desks, airports etc.)
Travel agents
Online booking or travel sites (Expedia, Skyscanner etc.)
Friends/family/colleagues (word of mouth or through social media)
Travel Guides (e.g. Lonely Planet, Discovery)
Celebrities or social media influencers
APAC India
(continued) Q7. When it comes to planning your trip (looking for destinations, places to stay, activities to do etc.), which three of the following influence you the most? Rank in order of influence – from highest to lowest
In terms of age, baby boomers are a lot more likely to be influenced by friends/family than other age groups of Indian travellers (1.5 vs. 1.1 and 1.0).
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Sources that influence travellers’ trip planning
*Scoring: Rank 1=3, rank 2=2, rank 3=1, otherwise=0, average score of each option is presented.
0.5
1.0
0.6
0.3
0.4
1.4
1.0
0.5
0.2
0.4
1.1
0.5
0.3
0.4
1.4
1.1
0.7
0.2
0.3
1.0
0.4
0.3
0.5
1.3
1.5
0.6
0.1
Travel blogs or forums
Traveller reviews (e.g. on sites like TripAdvisor)
Social media (General or sponsored content on Facebook, Twitter,Instagram etc.)
Brochures (from hotel reception, travel desks, airports etc.)
Travel agents
Online booking or travel sites (Expedia, Skyscanner etc.)
Friends/family/colleagues (word of mouth or through social media)
Travel Guides (e.g. Lonely Planet, Discovery)
Celebrities or social media influencers
18-35 (Millennials)
36-51 (Generation X)
52-70 (Baby boomers)
Q8. Rank the following new technologies from highest to lowest, based on your interest in using them for planning or while on a trip.
An augmented reality mobile app that delivers digital overlays containing interactive information about the culture or history of a tourist site (score 1.4 out of 3) interests APAC travellers the most compared to other new technologies listed. However, travellers in India showed greater interest in having a 360 degree interactive video that allows them to experience something you would see on your trip (scoring 1.2 out of 3).
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New technologies travelers are most interested in
*Scoring: Rank 1=3, rank 2=2, rank 3=1, otherwise=0, average score of each option is presented.
1.0
1.4
1.2
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
0.9
1.1
Virtual Reality (e.g. via a headset or Google Cardboard) that allows you to preview or experience somethingyou would see on your trip
An augmented reality mobile app that delivers digital overlays containing interactive information about theculture or history of the site where you are at, using your phone camera
A 360 degree interactive video that allows you to experience something you would see on your trip
A chat bot service to answer frequently asked questions or to help you ‘on the go’.
A virtual personal travel assistant or concierge that goes wherever you go
51%
65%
56%
44%
53%
57%
61%
64%
48%
57%
Virtual Reality (e.g. via a headset or Google Cardboard) that allows you to preview or experience somethingyou would see on your trip
An augmented reality mobile app that delivers digital overlays containing interactive information about theculture or history of the site where you are at, using your phone camera
A 360 degree interactive video that allows you to experience something you would see on your trip
A chat bot service to answer frequently asked questions or to help you ‘on the go’.
A virtual personal travel assistant or concierge that goes wherever you go
APAC India
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Connect Meso I can stay in touch with what’s important to me
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Q9. Why do you want to stay connected when you travel?
Indian travellers have quite different reasons for staying connected while travelling compared to other APAC travellers. 52% want to keep up to date with what is happening in the world (compared to 43% across APAC), 46% want to stay updated with work/business (vs. 32% APAC wide), 43% want to use apps to meet new people using travel and social apps (compared to only 28% across APAC), and 47% want to be able to use convenience apps (versus 34% in APAC). Indian travellers are committed to their work, open to meeting new people but looking for convenience while travelling.
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Why travellers want to stay connected when travelling
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32%
54%
28%
34%
49%
35%
55%
53%
0%
2%
52%
46%
55%
43%
47%
48%
37%
55%
51%
0%
1%
Keep up to date with what is happening in the world
Stay updated with work/business
Share pictures and experiences from my travels with friends and family
Meet new people using travel and social apps
Use convenience apps like Uber, Foodpanda, Grab, Deliveroo, Zomatoetc.
Research things to do at the destination
Translate local language
Access maps and location information
Let people know I’m safe
Other, please specify
I prefer to disconnect completely when I travel
APAC India
(continued) Q9. Why do you want to stay connected when you travel?
Interestingly, baby boomers are the generation most interested in sharing pictures and experiences from their travels (61% compared to 59% and 49% respectively for Gen X and millennials). They are almost the most interested in keeping up to date with what is happening in the world (58% vs 53% and 49%).
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Why travellers want to stay connected when travelling
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49%
41%
46%
46%
38%
48%
45%
1%
1%
53%
49%
59%
45%
49%
54%
35%
63%
54%
0%
1%
58%
51%
61%
42%
48%
46%
39%
60%
61%
0%
1%
Keep up to date with what is happening in the world
Stay updated with work/business
Share pictures and experiences from my travels with friendsand family
Meet new people using travel and social apps
Use convenience apps like Uber, Foodpanda, Grab, Deliveroo,Zomato etc.
Research things to do at the destination
Translate local language
Access maps and location information
Let people know I’m safe
Other, please specify
I prefer to disconnect completely when I travel
18-35 (Millennials)
36-51 (Generation X)
52-70 (Baby boomers)
Q10. How do you choose to stay connected when you are travelling abroad? Select all that apply
Compared to other APAC travellers, Indian travellers are avid users of roaming packages while travelling abroad. 44% (vs. 33%) opt for roam as you go services, and 50% (vs. 36%) purchase roaming packages in their home country before travelling.
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How travellers choose to stay connected when travelling abroad
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Mobile phone calls for emergencies only
Hotel-provided smartphone devices with free data and local calls(e.g. Handy)
International phone/data package purchased before leaving myhome country
Local sim card purchased at the destination
International roam-as-you-go services
Wi-Fi
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Q11. Please list the top three mobile apps you use while travelling that add value to your trip. If you do not use any apps while travelling, enter ‘NA’
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Top 3 mobile apps used while travelling
MakeMyTrip (32%), WhatsApp (19%) and Google Maps(15%) are the top 3 mobile apps used by Indians while travelling. 22% of Indian respondents do not use mobile apps for travelling.
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Q12. How interested are you in receiving travel-based recommendations (e.g. things to do, places to visit or eat etc.) in the following stages of your travel?
Indian travellers are very open to receiving recommendations throughout most of the travel journey. That said, interest levels fall from a high of 96% when first considering taking a trip, to 92% when making a booking, and then drastically to 69% after the trip has finished. However, post-trip, Indian travellers are amongst the most interested in still receiving recommendations, compared to all other APAC travellers.
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* Percentage of respondents choosing 'Interested' and 'Very interested' for each option is presented.
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96%
94%
92%
85%
87%
69%
When you are first considering taking atrip
When you are evaluating travel options
When you are making yourbookings/reservations
After booking but before you travel
During your trip
After you have finished the trip
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Q13. Which of the following do you prefer to use when it comes to receiving updates or recommendations about your trip?
Most Indian respondents prefer to receive updates or recommendations about their trips through email (34%), in line with the feedback across APAC. This is followed by messaging services (e.g. WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, KakaoTalk) (23%) and apps by travel companies (e.g airline apps, hotel apps) (21%).
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Channels through which travellers prefer to receive updates & recommendations about their trip
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35%
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7%
23%
21%
34%
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Messaging service (e.g. WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat,KakaoTalk)
Apps by travel companies (e.g. airline apps, hotelapps)
Social media
Phone call
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Q14. How often do you use the following apps or services?
Indian travellers are avid users of sharing economy apps and services compared to other APAC travellers. They are embracing these services with 73% using Apps like Uber, Grab, Lyft, Ola, Didi Chuxing etc. to get around during my trip, compared to only 37% in the rest of APAC. Almost half (48%) use Airbnb, couch surfing for stays, more than the 29% APAC average.
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Never
Seldom
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Apps like Uber, Grab, Lyft, Ola, Didi Chuxing etc. to get around during my trip
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39%
22%
7%
19%
33%
32%
16%
Never
Seldom
Often
Very Often
Apps or services like Airbnb, Couch Surfing etc. for stays during my trip
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(continued) Q14. How often do you use the following apps or services?
People who travel more frequently are more likely to use sharing economy apps than those who travel less often. 86% of people who take 8 or more trips use ridesharing apps compared to just 67% of those travelling only 1-2 times in the past 12 months.
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Applications for getting around during a trip e.g. Uber, Grab, Lyft, Ola, Didi, Chuxing
Applications or services for stays during a trip e.g. Airbnb, Couchsurfing, etc.
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74%
53%
86%
69%
1-2 trips in the last 12 months
3-7 trips in the last 12 months
8 trips or more in the last 12 months
Q15. Why did you choose to use these sharing economy services and apps? Select all that apply
The main reason Indian respondents use these apps is ease of use and cost saving, in line with other APAC travellers.
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Sample size: 120 (get around the trips), 124 (stays during trips)
Reasons for using apps to get around during trips Reasons for using services/apps for stays during trips
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36%
34%
37%
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25%
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49%
46%
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Cost saving
Better quality/service
Better safety/security
More flexible solution
Easy touse/convenient
More local experience
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34%
29%
36%
48%
32%
42%
46%
43%
43%
53%
36%
Cost saving
Better quality/service
Better safety/security
More flexible solution
Easy to use/convenient
More local experience
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Q16. When you travel, how important is it for you to find each of the following at your destination?
Indian travellers are well above the APAC average in wanting home comforts or facilities at their destination when they travel. 73% want staff to speak a language they understand (vs 47% APAC wide), 71% want a tour guide to speak a language they understand (vs 46% regionally), and TV programmes/newspaper in a language they understand or speak (65% vs. 40% APAC.) This could be due to the fact that most Indian speak English and expect this to be a universal language.
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* Percentage of respondents choosing ‘Somewhat important’ and 'Very important’ for each option is presented.
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% of travellers that say it’s important to find the following at destination
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47%
46%
32%
40%
63%
73%
71%
49%
65%
Food and beverage from your home country
Service staff (in hotel or shops) who speak a language youspeak/understand
Tour guides who speak a language you speak/understand
Religious facilities
Newspapers or TV programmes in language(s) youspeak/understand
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Q17. Based on your past travel experiences, which of the following travel service providers have impressed you and exceeded your expectations the most?
Only 6% of Indian travellers say they have never had a travel provider exceed their expectations (regional: 14%). Indian travellers have mainly been ‘delighted’ by a booking site (34% compared to 23% regionally).
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11%
14%
15%
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34%
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Airlines
Hotel or other accommodation providers
Booking sites
Travel agent
Tour operators
A travel provider has never exceeded myexpectations
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Q19. On a scale of 1 – 5 (1 – no effect at all, 2 – a slight effect, 3 – somewhat less likely to travel, 4 – very unlikely to travel, 5 – I would not travel), how much would each of the following affect your likelihood to travel to a certain destination?
Indian travellers are less likely to alter their travel plans as a result of recent political or social uprising (39%) and recent terror attacks (57%) compared to other APAC travellers. Business travellers are less impacted by adverse disasters or events than leisure travellers. This is to be expected as perhaps business needs over ride their decision.
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% of travellers who would avoid a destination due to the following
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48%
52%
32%
62%
54%
39%
39%
52%
36%
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54%
Inclement or extreme weather
Recent political or social uprising
Safety or security issues (e.g. spike in crime)
Lack of or access to adequate medical facilities
Recent terror attack/s
Likelihood of a natural disaster (e.g. earthquake, typhoon)
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38%
50%
34%
54%
50%
43%
40%
54%
37%
59%
57%
Inclement or extreme weather
Recent political or social uprising
Safety or security issues (e.g. spike in crime)
Lack of or access to adequate medical facilities
Recent terror attack/s
Likelihood of a natural disaster (e.g. earthquake,typhoon)
For business
For leisure
Q20. From whom would you prefer to receive safety or security updates at the destination? Select all the apply
Interestingly, Indian travellers look to their service providers to provide them with updates on safety or security while they’re travelling e.g. Booking sites (55% vs 49%), hotel (50% vs. 41%), tour operator (47% vs 38%) more than other APAC travellers.
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Preferred sources of safety or security updates
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46%
41%
38%
36%
45%
49%
16%
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46%
55%
47%
50%
47%
38%
44%
55%
24%
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Travel agent
Booking site
Transport provider (e.g. Airline, train line, buscompany)
Hotel
Tour operator
Immigration/border security
Embassy/government
Friends/family
Your employer if you’re travelling for business
Other provider, please specify
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