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Learn moreThe call to action comes following Turkiye and Azerbaijan's vocal backing of Pakistan during the recent escalation of tensions between India and its western neighbour. According to industry insiders, Indian tourist bookings to both Turkiye and Azerbaijan have dropped by 60% over the past week, with cancellations surging by an unprecedented 250%.
The US tourism sector faces a significant downturn, projected to lose USD12.5 billion in revenue in 2025, a 22 per cent drop from 2019 peaks. Lingering Covid-era travel rules, a strong dollar, and perceived unwelcoming policies are deterring international visitors. This decline disproportionately affects major gateways and border regions, potentially delaying recovery to pre-pandemic levels until 2030.
Among the airports affected were key regional hubs such as Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala and Bikaner, along with smaller airports serving interior and border regions. The closures were announced via a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and were intended to allow security agencies to implement enhanced protective measures amid the standoff.
The hashtag #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan gained momentum on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday evening, after reports surfaced that the foreign ministries of Turkiye and Azerbaijan had issued separate statements expressing solidarity with Pakistan. Both Turkiye and Azerbaijan have become increasingly popular among Indian travellers in recent years, mainly due to enhanced air connectivity, targeted promotions, and relaxed visa norms. However, this new turn of events has cast a shadow over their growing appeal in the Indian outbound tourism market.
Civil aviation authorities are monitoring flight operations in different parts of the country after security forces detected Pakistani drones near the heavily-guarded Jammu airport on Thursday evening, reported PTI quoting its sources. Sounds resembling blasts caused panic in Jammu city late on Thursday evening as security forces detected Pakistani drones near the heavily-guarded airport here, officials said.
Indian carriers including Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have issued urgent travel advisories warning passengers of flight disruptions to and from key northern cities. Due to the prevailing situation in the region, Srinagar airport has been closed for civil operations. As a result, all flights to and from Srinagar have been cancelled.
On the occasion, Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary, Tourism & Culture, and Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, stated: “Madhya Pradesh is now a truly 'ease-of-shooting' destination. With up to ₹2 crore in financial incentives, fast-track single-window clearances, and local collaboration opportunities, we are set to redefine India’s filming landscape.”
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Fujairah Adventures have signed an MoU to create the UAE’s first cross-emirate adventure trail, linking mountain, coastal, and desert experiences. The collaboration, formalised at the Fujairah International Conference on Adventure Tourism, signals a new chapter in sustainable, integrated adventure tourism across the Northern Emirates.
Speaking exclusively to ETTravelWorld after launching 6 thematic tourism itineraries designed by Heritage Tourism Association (HTA) of Gujarat at Très 2025, a boutique travel showcase in Delhi, Rajender Kumar, secretary - tourism and civil aviation, said that the state government is focusing on developing new iconic destinations and at the same time preserving the old culture and heritage of the state.
Visa platform Atlys has reported a 29 per year-on-year rise in Schengen visa applications from Indian travellers, signalling renewed interest in European holidays ahead of the summer season. With growing demand from both metro and tier-two cities, Gen Z and Millennials are driving this surge, favouring destinations like Portugal, Greece, and Italy for cultural immersion and long-haul leisure tr
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