Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Travel from India increased significantly after resumption of direct flights in March, Turkiye Tourism Board said, with destination weddings contributing to arrivals

While the New Year is beginning with some uncertainties for travel firms in India because of a recent Covid-19 surge in China and some other countries, 2022 ended on a high note for them as pent-up demand, wider air connectivity and targeted marketing campaigns boosted their business.

Overseas tourism boards, including from Australia and South Africa, have reported better-than-expected arrivals from India. With over 223,000 visitors till December 21, India emerged as the largest source market for the Maldives; it was ranked second in 2019.

In Singapore, India secured the second spot in tourist arrivals with over 600,000 visitors.

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