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Ram Seethepalli, CEO, Europ Assistance (India & Middle East Region), sees the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as positive tailwind and win for travel agents, not a threat in the current stage.
In its latest global report, WTTC has sent a powerful message to governments, investors, and travellers worldwide: tourism always recovers.
The World Travel & Tourism Council has reiterated that the global tourism sector consistently rebounds strongly after major crises and disruptions, supported by faster recovery timelines and rising international visitor spending.
EaseMyTrip has reported double-digit growth in adoption of airport services among Indian travellers, driven by rising demand for convenience and seamless travel experiences.
During a panel discussion at the Travel Wedding Show, C Srisailam, Director, Rise Advertising, said, “South India is definitely a cost-effective market compared to North India, and the variation can be around 15–20 per cent.
Travellers who earlier took two holidays a year are now taking four, usually two big and two small trips, and importantly, durations have not reduced
Emissions intensity per square metre improved by 23%, highlighting stronger efficiency.
India’s medical tourism market is projected to grow from $8.7 bn in 2025 to $16.2 bn by 2030, driven by cost competitiveness, skilled care, and rising global demand.
India’s tourism sector contribution to the GDP is projected to double from 5.22% to 10% over the next decade, said Suman Billa, Additional Secy and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
With connectivity through the Middle East now significantly disrupted, there has been interest from the Asian airlines in increasing frequencies between Asia and Europe from the major hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, says John Grant, Chief Analyst at OAG.
Despite a backdrop of uncertainty, summer travel is still on for many, with 77% of Indians confident about travelling in the next 3 months. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 Indians are planning, or have already booked their Summer 2026 holiday. With only about 38% yet to book their summer holidays, they are actively looking, showing sustained desire for travel despite ongoing uncertainty.
Affluent Indians are increasingly spending more on travel than retail, with travel’s share rising from 28 per cent to 58 per cent among ultra-elite consumers, according to a Visa Consulting & Analytics white paper.