India outbound travel grows 5.9% as Thailand, Australia, Singapore and US court Indian tourists
India logged 32.71M overseas departures in 2025 (+5.9% YoY) despite West Asia turmoil. Operators Thomas Cook and SOTC cite rising disposable incomes fuelling experiential tourism, with the market projected to reach $55.4B by 2034 from $18.8B in 2024 at an 11.4% CAGR.
India's outbound travel keeps growing despite West Asia turmoil, with tourism boards from Thailand, Australia, Singapore and US courting Indian travellers. Travel firms like Thomas Cook and SOTC cite rising disposable incomes fuelling experiential tourism demand.