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Hotels Nearly Sold Out for Long August 15 Weekend

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August 06, 2025

Airfares for Popular Destinations Surge Sharply

- AKSHARA SRIVASTAVA

With just a handful of long weekends in the second half of the year, hotels are already reporting near-full occupancy starting from the upcoming Independence Day (I-Day) on August 15, extending through the weekend until August 17.

Luxury villa rental firm StayVista has recorded 100 per cent occupancy for the long weekend across its portfolio. "We are sold out across destinations, which is a strong validation of the shift towards meaningful getaways and trusted stays," said Pranav Maheshwari, cofounder of the platform, which is seeing full occupancy in destinations like Maharashtra, Goa, Ooty, and Coorg.

ITC Hotels has also seen a strong uptick in demand for the long weekend and is curating special experiences for its Club ITC members. Both city hotels and hill properties have seen healthy advance reservations. Welcomhotel-branded properties in Jim Corbett, Chail, and Shimla are reporting near-full capacity, while the Sheraton New Delhi is witnessing increased demand for staycations and restaurant visits.

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