Indian travellers are constantly on the lookout for offbeat destinations to spend their breaks. In an effort to cater to this demand, SOTC Travel, recently announced holiday packages for travellers to explore the Vegas of China – Macao.
Macao uniquely known for its extraordinary culture has a fusion of eastern and western lifestyles that is reflected in every element of this beautiful destination.Right from the architecture and age-old monuments to its flavourful cuisine. For the Adventure-Seekers, Macao brings with it the world’s highest commercial bungee jump, along with the Skycap cable car, which commences its journey from the
foothills of the Machicang Mountain. For the Family Memory Builders, the Panda Pavilion located in Coloane is a must-visit hotspot. Travellers and their loved ones can enjoy making remarkable memories through the enthralling sight of playful and adorable giant pandas at the Seac Pai Van Park. The anomalous cuisine of Macao is a combination of Portuguese and Cantonese flavours, that seamlessly blends
together to present an unforgettable experience.
Macao is rapidly becoming an extremely popular short-haul destination, especially because of their visa-on-arrival facility. The new-age Indian Traveller has an evolved set of preferences, and is focussed on creating magnificent memories with their loved ones. Through insights gained from the SOTC India Holiday Report 2019,
53% of Gen Z, 59% of Gen Y, 50% of Gen X and 32% of Senior Citizen travellers prefer taking multiple short breaks in a year
59% of Gen Z, 50% of Gen Y, 42% of Gen X and 27% of Senior Citizen travellers find Exploration and Adventure as a priority while picking holiday destinations
82% of Gen Z, 76% of Gen Y, 72% of Gen X and 56% of Senior Citizen travellers wish to sample both Indian and Local cuisine while on holiday
Daniel D’souza, President and Country Head, Leisure, SOTC Travel said, “With the emerging travel trend towards short travel breaks, there has been a tremendous increase in travellers opting for short breaks and destinations that offer visas on arrival have emerged most popular. From experience-seeking millennials to travellers who wish to spend time with family and friends, Macao is an exciting
destination that offers immense possibilities of adventure, sightseeing, shopping and more. At SOTC Travel, we have curated attractive tour packages to suit our traveller segments imbibing vibrant festivities and sights that Macao is known for. And with our On-The-Go feature, our travellers have the choice of picking unique experiences that they wish to witness, and include it in their itineraries while on
holiday.”
Arzan Khambatta, Head, MGTO India said, “With excellent air connectivity, world-class luxury and availability of Indian food, Macao is a perfect short-haul destination for Indian travellers. It is also a visa free destination for Indians making it an ideal getaway. We hope that partnering with SOTC will further encourage more Indian travellers to visit and experience the opulence of Macao”
