Kerala has topped the list in India once again as the ‘Most Welcoming Region’ in India followed by Rajasthan. Palolem, Agonda, Mararikulam, Jaisalmer and Thekkady are the top five most welcoming cities in India. The awards further highlight - resort, homestay, guest house and apartment to be among the most welcoming accommodation types for travellers in India after hotels.
The top 3 countries with the most number of winners this year include Italy (151801) followed by Spain (81341) and France (77687). India (7366) ranked ahead of New Zealand (7079), Turkey (6438), Chile (6370), Colombia (6213) and China (6183).
Based on the share of properties receiving the Traveller Review Award 2021, Booking.com has announced the most welcoming cities and regions in India for travellers to experience the best in hospitality and friendliness whenever it’s safe again to do so. From Palolem (Goa) and Agonda (Goa) to Mararikulam (Kerala)) and Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), these places reveal hospitality can be found in every corner of the globe. South India dominated the most welcoming regions list in India with Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu making it to the top five.
While hotels remained the most-awarded accommodation type in India for 2021 followed by resorts, three out of the five top-awarded accommodation types in India are unique places to stay: homestays, guesthouses and apartments. With alternative accommodations accounting for 30% of all new bookings in the third quarter of 2020, Booking.com is proud to offer so many unique stay experiences bringing superior hospitality to travellers.
New Courtesy: ET
Image: Kerala tourism.
