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Tier-II cities, wellness travel and new destinations to drive 2026 growth: Indiver Rastogi

December 22, 2025

Tier-II cities and domestic destinations like Srinagar are seeing strong traction again, while Europe and Southeast Asia remain top international picks, said Indiver Rastogi, President & Group Head – Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook India. He also expects 2026 to outperform 2025, with new destinations, wellness-driven travel, and easier visa options shaping traveller choices.

 

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