India's outbound travel hits 32.71M departures in 2025, defying West Asia turmoil
India's outbound travel market grows 5.9% to 32.71M departures in 2025, with Thailand (2.49M) and US (2.06M) leading destinations. Thomas Cook and SOTC cite rising disposable incomes and experiential-travel demand. Market projected to expand from $18.8bn (2024) to $55.4bn (2034) at 11.4% CAGR.
India's outbound travel surges despite West Asia turmoil, with 32.71M departures in 2025. Thailand, Australia, Singapore, US and others court Indian tourists; travel firms like Thomas Cook and SOTC cite rising disposable incomes and experiential-travel demand.
Why this matters
Reinforces the recent signal that India outbound travel grew 5.9% as Thailand, Australia, Singapore and the US actively court Indian tourists, with Thomas Cook and SOTC pointing to structural demand drivers.
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