As Indian travellers have started to spend more, travel more often, and demand experience-first trips, the very meaning of luxury is being reshaped, which is less about opulence, more about value and access. SATTE this year, brought a provocative question to the limelight: can luxury truly be affordable, or is the industry redefining aspiration for a wider market?

What was once positioned as a future-facing innovation is now deeply embedded in the industry’s operating core, influencing everything from when and where people travel to how companies’ price, personalise and service journeys at scale. At SATTE 2026, this shift came into sharp focus, with industry leaders underscoring that AI is not just enhancing decision-making, it is fundamentally rewiring it.

India’s tourism potential is widely acknowledged, yet its global performance tells a different story. Industry gathers for a candid discussion at SATTE 2026 spotlighting why the Brand India needs more than just the nostalgia. Full report here: