Valentine's Day Spending Soars: Couples Splurge on Luxury Travel & Experiences

• Indian couples are spending 30% more on romance, moving beyond just dinner dates for Valentine's Day.
• Hotel bookings for Valentine's Day weekend have seen an annual increase of up to 175%, with luxury properties nearly fully booked.
• Platforms like Cleartrip report a surge in bookings for destinations like Guwahati (60%) and Colombo (65%), indicating a trend towards short international escapes.
• Resorts and luxury hotels, including Araiya Hotels & Resorts and Clarissa Group, experienced 58% to 110% booking increases, reflecting a preference for 'destination-style' breaks and wellness experiences.
• International travel budgets for Valentine's Day have increased by 20-33%, with personalized bookings up 12.5% and a rise in both first-time and repeat international travelers.