T20 World Cup Fuels Travel Boom: Flights Surge 65%, Hotels 50% as Fares Skyrocket

• T20 World Cup triggers a significant travel boom, with flight bookings up 65% and hotel reservations up 50%.
• The month-long tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, began on February 7, driving demand weeks prior.
• Colombo sees a 65% surge in demand, becoming a breakout destination, especially for the India-Pakistan tie.
• Airfares have climbed 45-50%, with routes like Delhi-Ahmedabad and Mumbai-Colombo experiencing sharp spikes.
• Hotel bookings for later-stage matches jumped 50-300%, with many hotels in host cities nearing sold-out status.