India’s expanding highways, airports, and rail infrastructure are opening newer tourism circuits and making emerging destinations more accessible, said Vikram Challur, Senior Vice President – Independent Hotel Supply, MakeMyTrip, at ICC’s North Bengal Tourism and Hospitality Conclave 2026 in Siliguri, West Bengal. The company noted that travellers are no longer limited to traditional hot spots, with demand shifting towards quieter towns and offbeat locations. Social media discovery and experience-led travel are also influencing how people choose destinations.
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