Tag: independence day holidays

As Independence Day approaches, travellers are leveraging the long weekend for quick getaways. Online travel agencies (OTAs) report a significant uptick. Airfares have risen by 12 per cent-odd, and hotel occupancy are at a 70-80 per cent high, while room rates are up by 20 per cent. Independence Day falls on Tuesday this year, sparking a surge in travel bookings and searches. According to Indiver Rastogi, President at Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel, people are extending the number of holidays by taking a “Monday-break”. Also read: Sunny...