PM Modi's call to defer non-essential foreign travel amid West Asia conflict is steering demand toward Kashmir, Goa, and Himalayan hill stations. Hotels and domestic operators stand to gain from 4.13B domestic visits, while EaseMyTrip, Yatra, and Ixigo face a 10-15% drop in outbound inquiries against a $89B outbound market.

ET Small Business · 5/19/2026, 5:22:58 AM

Indian travel platforms log 55-60% jump in FIFA World Cup 2026 enquiries, with 25-30% converting to confirmed bookings on Rs 4-15 lakh packages. Tier-2/3 fans from Indore, Ahmedabad join metros, extending stays 15-20% and booking 4-5 months ahead, lifting forex card and EMI bundling demand.

ET Small Business · 5/17/2026, 12:50:19 AM