Solo travel to UAE, Egypt & Vietnam surges
A report by Atlys, an online visa application platform, reveals a rising trend of
solo travel among Indians to destinations like UAE, Egypt, Singapore, and Vietnam. Solo travelers
accounted for 65% of UAE visa applications, 60% for Egypt, 40% for Singapore, and 45% for Vietnam. Group
tour applications were also notable, with 20% for UAE, 30% for Egypt, 25% for Singapore, and 20% for
Vietnam. Men dominated visa applications, comprising 77% for UAE and 71% for Singapore, while 30% of
women applied for Singapore visas and 25% for UAE. Dubai attracted travelers from Bengaluru, Mumbai,
Delhi, and Hyderabad, while Vietnam saw applications mainly from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.