Tour and travel companies such as Thomas Cook, SOTC and EaseMyTrip have seen up to 30% uptick in demand for short-haul international routes compared to last year. Packages for many of these destinations are comparable with those for popular domestic spots, as some countries are actively wooing Indian travellers with visa-free entry and by nudging airlines to offer easy connectivity at affordable rates.
“Its a great move. We have 3000 members and its a big market for agents. Everyone sells a Thailand package,” said Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)president Jyoti Mayal.
Thailand has scrapped visa requirements for Indian travelers and the move would lead to a massive uptick for an already popular destination, Indian travel bodies and travel service providers said.
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