Indian travellers are reshaping winter holiday plans, favouring short, last-minute international trips driven by currency volatility and festive sentiments. Cox & Kings data shows last-minute bookings within 15–20 days rose nearly 30% year-on-year, with over 65% trips under five days. Dubai and Vietnam emerged as top choices.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.
