As international flights get back to runway, Dubai, Thailand & Maldives top vacationers' lists
2 years, 9 months ago

As international flights get back to runway, Dubai, Thailand & Maldives top vacationers' lists

India TV News  

With the reinstatement of regular international flight operations, the travel industry has witnessed a push and are expecting 100 per cent recovery in the coming months. "As India resumes international travel this month – it is safe to say that pent-up demand for international travel will predominantly drive bookings in the coming months. Current data patterns on the platform indicate that 96% of the searches are for the coming summer holiday season - with Dubai, Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, London, Paris and Amsterdam ranking high on the consideration list of international destinations. Many are also actively choosing slow travel leading to long stays when planning their first international trip post the pandemic," said Mr. Vipul Prakash, Chief Operating Officer at MakeMyTrip Limited.

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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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