Indian outbound travellers are becoming increasingly budget-conscious as geopolitical tensions, currency depreciation, and rising fuel prices continue to influence travel decisions. Shravan Bhalla, Director, High Flyer India, said, “Clients have become price sensitive and want to save wherever possible. At the start of 2026, many travellers planned their holidays well in advance, but most preferred a wait-and-watch approach before making bookings. Geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker rupee, and rising fuel prices have impacted travel sentiment, particularly among family travellers.”
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.
