Airfares up 60%, bookings down by nearly a third, and revenues hit by up to an average 20%: India’s outbound travel market has gone under strain as West Asia’s airspace had shut down key corridors. Yet demand endures, redirecting sharply towards short-haul Asian destinations and domestic travel, reshaping how, not whether Indians travel. T3 spoke to the agents to dig in deeper, an exclusive report

Themed around “Connecting Tourism Leaders, Inspiring Growth”, this gathering aims to bring together leaders from travel, tourism, entertainment and hospitality sectors for 3 days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities.

The roadshow brought together 14 key partners, including Air Seychelles and IndiGo Airlines; hotels such as Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, Club Med Seychelles, Eden Bleu Hotel, Kempinski Seychelles Resort, and Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa.

During his welcome address to Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his delegation, Modi highlighted this visa facilitation measure as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties.

Marking the 74th year of TAAI’s journey, this milestone convention aims to offer an enriching experience for its members, with the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Emirates Pearl serving as the HQ hotel.