Rising dollar pressure and AI travel disruption could reroute Indian tourists back home

Experts expect tourists to shift destinations, not stop traveling

Indian outbound travel could face a temporary slowdown as currency pressure makes overseas trips pricier and fresh government messaging adds to uncertainty. Rather than any new restrictions, analysts expect travellers to change habits—possibly choosing cheaper ASEAN destinations or more domestic trips. Meanwhile, AI-powered tools may upend travel aggregators, pushing consumers toward direct bookings.