{"id":44642,"date":"2025-12-31T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T01:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&p=44642"},"modified":"2025-12-31T11:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T05:57:15","slug":"how-millennials-and-gen-z-redefined-indian-outbound-travel-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/how-millennials-and-gen-z-redefined-indian-outbound-travel-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How Millennials and Gen Z redefined India\u2019s outbound travel in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

(December 31, 2025) <\/strong>India\u2019s outbound travel landscape saw a generational reset in 2025 with millennials and Gen Z accounting for nearly nine out of 10 international trips, according to a report by travel fintech platform Niyo. Solo travel emerged as the dominant choice, reflecting a growing preference for independence and self-curated experiences. Short-haul Asian destinations and emerging Central Asian countries led demand, with Thailand and the UAE topping the list. Spending trends showed shopping as the largest overseas expense, followed by dining and transport, pointing to a new travel mindset that prioritises frequency, flexibility and experience over traditional holiday formats.<\/p>\n

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