Is India Safe for Female Travelers? Industry Reacts After Alleged Rape of Brazilian Tourist

A Brazilian tourist has accused seven men of gang rape in the Indian state of Jharkhand, once again raising questions about the safety of travel in India for women.

For the Indian travel industry, it's a critical moment: The incident has sparked widespread criticism of India as a destination across social media platforms.

“Our claim to 'Incredible India' stands in ruins today," said Rajeev Kohli, joint managing director of Creative Travel. "All we can do is apologize.”

Kohli told Skift he has been fielding calls from his international network of sales representatives.

“The news is spreading fast in the Latin world. And yes, this will have negative consequences on our reputation as a destination. It will stop fresh bookings. Brazil is a strong market for women groups. But now, they will look at us with a great deal of suspicion now. This has set us back severely in our marketing ef