With India having experienced a major boom in both inbound as well as outbound tourism, online travel options have become increasingly popular, particularly among the young and internet-savvy people within the country. The growing urbanisation, availability of higher disposable income, large influx of foreigners and increasing popularity of web-based payment options have all contributed to the growing inclination towards online travel options. Domestic air travel and hotel reservations are two areas where online travel applications have made significant progress in recent years. As more and more people display a preference for smartphones and tablets, mobile travel-based applications are also becoming popular. As Indians become more confident about engaging in online transactions and are aware of the reduced hassles and the comfort and convenience of online travel, this is sure to become an important segment of the travel and tourism industry in the near future. Hide this