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Learn moreIntrCity SmartBus reveals that Gen Z makes up 40 per cent of solo women travelers, with spiritual destinations like Ayodhya and Prayagraj gaining popularity. Goa remains the top leisure destination for solo female travelers, with over 20,000 women visiting. Women are booking trips 2-5 days in advance, showcasing a shift towards more planned and thoughtful travel experiences. The rise of solo women travelers continues to grow, with a 3 per cent year-on-year increase in bus travel.
To support its long-haul ambitions, IndiGo has entered into a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Manchester will become the only direct link from India to the North of the UK, while Amsterdam will serve as a gateway to the Netherlands and beyond. These destinations will be the latest additions to IndiGo’s rapidly expanding international network, which already spans domestic India and Asia.
India’s outbound travel to Europe has rebounded to 98 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, but rail travel has surged ahead, growing 33 per cent compared to 2019. “The Indian market is growing at 23 per cent year-on-year, far exceeding the average growth rate of the European railway industry, which stands at 5-10 per cent,” said Bender. “This reflects a clear shift in preferences, with Indian travellers increasingly opting for trains over coaches and short-haul flights.”
For 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has set an ambitious target of welcoming 918,480 Indian tourists, building on the 17 per cent growth witnessed in 2024, largely driven by the introduction of direct flights from India. To achieve this, the country is rolling out a comprehensive strategy that includes travel exhibitions, sales missions, collaborations, and exclusive familiarization trips.
This year, South African Tourism is targeting diverse consumer segments in India, including adventure seekers, luxury travellers, family vacationers, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) groups. In 2024, there was a notable increase in Indian visitors aged over 40, as well as a rise in family travel to South Africa.
Visa applications in India increased by 11 per cent year-over-year in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 4 per cent. Popular destinations included Canada, China, and the United States. VFS Global urged travellers to apply early to avoid delays and fraud risks, highlighting a six-fold increase in demand for their Visa At Your Doorstep service, with a 21 per cent rise compared to 2023.
Akasa Air has introduced daily direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru/Ahmedabad in collaboration with Etihad Airways, starting March 2025. This expansion enhances travel links between India and the UAE, supports tourism and trade, and marks Akasa Air’s global growth, adding up to 21 weekly flights between the two nations.
In an exclusive conversation with ETTravelWorld, Bader Ali Habib, Director of Proximity Markets at DET, shared insights into Dubai’s strategic vision, its focus on sustainability, and its efforts to tap into India’s diverse demographics. From luxury fashion collaborations to tier-two and tier-three market penetration, Dubai is leaving no stone unturned to solidify its position as a top global destination for Indian travellers.
A small group of international tourists visited North Korea for the first time in five years, hinting at a potential resumption of tourism to boost its economy. Travel company Koryo Tours organized a five-day trip to Rason for 13 tourists. North Korea is expected to reopen a major tourism site and is eager to attract foreign visitors despite stringent restrictions.
Paytm Travel's CEO said that his company is driving a significant transformation in India's travel industry by offering a comprehensive platform for flights, trains, and buses. With an 80-90 per cent repeat user rate and a strong focus on AI, the company aims to optimise costs and enhance user experience, particularly in underserved tier 2 and tier 3 markets.
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