New Delhi: Indian travellers are turning to either short-haul international getaways like Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic destinations for holidays this summer. Many are shunning the US and Europe, previously the most sought-after summer escapes, dissuaded by sharply higher airfares and flight disruptions.
The 2026 summer travel trends are a departure from last year when travel platforms catered to both short and long-haul international travel, driven by easier visa options, greater flexibility, shorter flight duration, and comparatively lower costs, experts said.
