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Online travel services market
Consumers in general avail both online and offline sources of information for booking their journeys, among which ~12% of the consumers prefer t- use offline sources for research, ~57% believe that the online channels give them better deals and find it more convenient t- book online. With the advent of internet and emergence of artificial reality (AR), the online travel industry in India is changing rapidly due t- which a growing number of Indians have turned t- the convenience of the web for better travel prices and accommodations.
As smartphones have progressively become ubiquitous, mobile applications have emerged as the most critical point of interaction with consumers for any travel business, and a number of niche offerings such as medical tourism and eco-tourism are expected t- create more demand for travelling. Several hotel chains and airlines are focusing on generating direct hotel bookings through their own websites and mobile applications.
Market segmentation
The online travel services market in India is segmented by category int- railway tickets, hotel bookings and others (air, tour packages). Air tour package segment is expected t- be the largest growing segment due t- the availability of greater number of deals, offers and many more. In case of air travel, the flight tickets are more expensive, and hence revenue generation is more from air tickets.
Key growth factors
- Mobile applications have brought the most significant reform in travel, which have enabled the entire user experience t- be available on the go. On an average, the consumers spend many hours on different online websites t- plan, research and make a booking for vacations. Travellers have started opting for numerous shorter holidays throughout the year which in turn is driving the sales of various travel products and services.
- Government has taken up several projects pertaining t- the development of roads, railways and airports, which is likely t- boost tourism. Several measures have been taken t- curb frauds in the digital platform by introducing safer avenues and gateways for making payments.
Threats and key players
- People in India still use 3G or even slower networks, which result in people taking the traditional routes t- book tickets
- The internet penetration in the rural areas is low.
- Middle-aged and elderly people are reluctant t- opt for online travel bookings due t- technological involvement, which becomes very inconvenient for them, and hence, they opt for offline modes for booking tickets.
- Cox & Kings Limited, International Travel House Limited, Thomas Cook (India) Limited Cleartrip Private Limited, Expedia Corporate Travel Online India Private Limited, Ibib- Group Private Limited, MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited, Oravel Stays Private Limited RedBus.in and Yatra Online Private Limited are some of the major players operating in the Indian online travel services market.
What is covered in the report?
1. Overview of the online travel services market in India
2. Historical, current and forecasted market size data for the Indian online travel services market (2016 t- 2023)
3. Qualitative analysis of the Indian online travel services market and its segments (by category- railway tickets, hotel booking and others)
4. Qualitative analysis of the major drivers and challenges affecting the market
5. Analysis of the competitive landscape and profiles of major players operating in the market
6. Key recent developments associated with the online travel services market in India
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3. Be informed regarding the key developments in the online travel services market in India
4. Understand major competitors' business strategies and market dynamics and respond accordingly t- benefit from the market
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