IRIS Reps has announced its strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based DMC, UR Travel Limited, marking a significant expansion of its outbound portfolio for the Indian travel trade. Having represented Hong Kong in the Indian market for over a decade through leading hospitality brands, IRIS Reps will now offer end-to-end destination packages, strengthening its ability to service trade partners...

Long-haul favourites, however, are losing momentum. Bookings to France (–54 percent), Germany (–37 percent), Australia (–54 percent), the United States (–34 percent), and New Zealand (–65 percent) are declining sharply. High fares, longer travel time, and more complex planning are pushing travellers toward closer, better-value experiences.