Indian travellers showing impressive connection with the U.S. destinations: Research
On average, Indian visitors stay for 31 nights, spending USD 4,339 per trip, and USD 5,838 per travel party. Key spending areas include accommodations (66.9%), food and beverage (12.5%), and recreation (1.6%).
Indian travellers are showing an impressive connection with Central Florida, according to new research from the Experience Kissimmee team. The study sheds light on who these visitors are, what inspires their trips, and why Kissimmee continues to capture the imagination of travellers from one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound markets.
The findings reveal that the average Indian visitor to the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area in 2024 was between 35 and 39 years old, often traveling solo (70%) or with family and friends (18.6%). Middle-aged travellers with young children represent 32% of the market, planning their trips 89 days in advance and booking flights around 41 days before departure.
Shopping (82%) , sightseeing (93%), and theme park visits (56%) top the list of favourite activities, while 23% of visitors also include Miami in their Florida itineraries. Digital influence plays a powerful role in shaping travel plans — YouTube (95%), Instagram (92%), and Facebook (89%) are the most used platforms, with travellers often inspired by posts from friends and family.
When it comes to accommodation, 85% of travellers choose hotels or motels for about six nights, while 8% opt for vacation homes, staying approximately nine nights.
Other key findings from the Experience Kissimmee research include:
60% rent a car during their stay, while 28% take domestic flights within the U.S. 56% rely on airlines for vacation information, 49% on personal recommendations, and 9% on OTAs. Florida ranks as the third most desired U.S. state among Indian travellers, with peak interest in January and May.
Indian visitors describe the U.S. as friendly, unique, energetic, welcoming, and relaxing. The research also highlights that the average household income of Indian travellers is USD 49,387, with 52% earning more than USD 60,000 annually.
