As experience-driven travel rises, sports fans are boosting domestic tourism by traveling to watch the Indian Premier League live. Hotel and train bookings have spiked, but a growing number of ticketing and travel scams are making many travelers cautious.
Indians hunt for travel deals like pros, but when it comes to shopping, they don't resist. No wonder they're a favorite of destinations chasing tourism bucks!
Every tariff seems to have its own little silver lining. If India and China manage to get direct flights back in the air soon, we might just have to hand it to the Trump tariffs for delivering a win.
With Indians traveling outbound increasingly, long-haul destinations are trying to capitalize on this growing market segment. Tourism Australia is hopeful that its online visa process will make it a preferred destination, coupled with growing air connectivity and strong bilateral ties.
Booking.com is looking at India for its growing outbound potential and spending power, even as it adapts to the last-minute booking behavior of these travelers.
Indian travelers are looking at social media for inspiration and technology for personalization as promotion channels shift. However, this means that industry players need to up their game to remain relevant.