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‘Travel sentiment across India strong but inbound travel still an opportunity'

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- Hotel rates in India have increased significantly post-pandemic, but demand remains strong, especially for domestic travel during the upcoming festival season. - Domestic travel in India is expected to maintain momentum due to the absence of major events this year, as well as the competitive positioning of the country's travel industry. - The Indian Gen Z population is increasingly searching for travel destinations on social media platforms like Instagram rather than traditional search engines like Google. - Inbound tourism in India has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the country's improved infrastructure, including increased airports and highways, contributes to better customer experiences. - India, Thailand, and China are still lagging behind pre-pandemic tourist arrival numbers, while countries like France and Spain have already surpassed 2019 levels. - India may not see a return to pre-pandemic levels of international traffic until 2025, largely due to factors such as the US elections and economic slowdowns in Europe and the UK.