India’s new luxury obsession? Travel rewards, VIP experiences, wellness

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Indian Tourists Are Chasing Luxury Perks Over Cheap Deals, Marriott Report Finds Planning rest, hydration and mindful routines helps protect health and wellbeing during holiday travel. (Photo: Adobestock) Sunainaa Chadha NEW DELHI Listen to This Article Indian travellers are emerging as some of Asia Pacific’s most loyalty-driven and experience-hungry consumers, with a growing number using hotel reward programmes not just for discounts — but for luxury experiences, shopping and aspirational travel upgrades. According to the 2026 Loyalty Trends Report by Marriott Bonvoy, India now ranks among the most active loyalty markets in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, with:…

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