New Delhi, June 1 -- The tourism sector is undergoing a dynamic shift as a preference for trips that last under a week, with weekend breaks and short getaways dominate the travel calendar.

According to a new Airbnb report, 87 per cent of Indian Gen Z travellers prefer these shorter formats. The report noted that seven in ten individuals from this demographic choose three short trips over one long annual holiday.

Accommodation choices also mirror this evolving mindset, with a clear preference for communal setups. The report showed that more than half of these travellers prefer one shared home over separate hotel rooms when travelling in groups. This choice is closely tied to companionship, as three in four respondents state that who they...