India, July 29 -- Weekend getaways have become the new vacation for many young Indians. Instead of waiting for a long annual holiday, travellers are increasingly choosing shorter, more frequent escapes that fit around busy work schedules and limited leave. According to Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO of The Hosteller, this shift reflects a fundamental change in how people think about travel.

Sharing his thoughts with HT Lifestyle, Pranav said, "Ask a 26-year-old in Bengaluru about her travel plans and you probably won't hear about a ten-day itinerary. You'll hear about a Friday evening flight, two nights somewhere green, and a Monday morning back at the desk." (Also read: 'Feels more like a five-star hotel': Travel vlogger shares tour of Air...