Skift India Report

The grandeur of Indian weddings is moving beyond local banquets, and is now influencing the tourism industry in India. Newly-married couples are also driving international travel as part of their honeymoon plans.

Indians are combining their love for music with their desire to travel. And they are willing to spend as hotel rates, airfares, and concert ticket prices surge.

Last year, India was the fifth-largest source market for Singapore. In 2024, India became second-largest overseas source market for the U.S. and third-largest source for Singapore, showing big gains in short-haul as well as long-haul destinations.

Oberoi Hotels' decision to expand to Europe is part of a trend. Indian hotel chains are establishing a presence beyond India to capitalize on their brand value among Indian travelers.

Indian travelers are increasingly traveling internationally: Outbound trips among Indians are expected to reach 50 million a year by 2030.

As Indians look for destinations to travel to in the upcoming winter season, the visa waiver extension is likely to benefit Thailand.

Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel.

IndiGo will be the only carrier in the country other than the Air India Group to offer business class. But it's not giving up on the low prices that made it popular.

Delhi Aerocity, with a heavy presence of branded hotels, is a convenient hub for business and leisure travelers alike.

Airport infrastructure is being ramped up in India to support expected demand, and airlines are also expanding their fleets. The next step is to make planes in India.