Beachside Weddings
Hotel Business Review|November - December 2024
Big Revenue Spinner...
Ashok Malkani
Beachside Weddings

Romantic, ethereal and scenic. That is Beachside wedding! A wedding by the seaside is the latest trend for wedding couples. The combination of bright white sands, turquoise oceans and spectacular sunsets is a perfect combination to etch memories that will leave memorable recollections not only for the couple but also reminiscences for the guests. These weddings also bring in large chunks of additional revenue for hotels located by the beachside. India has a vast number of beaches for the prospective wedding couples to conduct their ceremonies amidst picturesque landscape. Ashok Malkani views the beachside wedding scenario and the revenue it adds to the earnings of the beachside hotels.

India, with one of the world's longest coastlines, which stretch for 7517 km, both, on the eastern and western coast, has a multitude of incredibly scenic beaches offering everything, from solitude and sunbathing to parties, adventure and the latest trend of beach weddings. Beaches are one of the most desired places for destination wedding for young couples. Their dream of saying "I do" by the ocean is a dream for many of them. Beach venues are an ideal pick to add that extra colour to the ceremony. The idea of a beach wedding, for many, is pure bliss, with stunning views, soothing sound of ocean waves, and the salty sea air. At the beach side venue, a feeling of calm and relaxation permeates your entire wedding.

According to AI overview over 80% of Indians have had, or are planning, a destination wedding, with a strong interest among Gen Z. Beach weddings are a popular choice, with 26% of Indian couples envisioning a beach celebration as their dream destination wedding.

This story is from the November - December 2024 edition of Hotel Business Review.

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