Winter 2022, fuel shortage in Europe, and the impact on tourism in India

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People in the trade are already talking about a surge of inbound tourism to India this winter of 2022/2023. The impending fuel shortage in Europe as well as rising inflation makes it not just cold but also unhealthy to hang around there.


Likewise, there is the expected rush of ex-pat Indians from abroad, whether NRI, OCI or foreign born confused desis, running away from the recession that is staring them in the face. They too will arrive on Indian shores.


Whether long-stay or short, foreigners or OCIs or NRIs, all of them will need some amount of tourism facilities. From fancy expensive hotels in Metro cities to home-stays in rural parts of the country. And for once, we appear to be ready as a country, for this influx.


Today, for example, we have international gateway airports in India that provide direct bus services to the interior parts of India, Delhi to Punjab, Bengaluru to everywhere in Karnataka, Hyderabad to different parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are some examples. Indian Railways is not far behind, either, with railway stations coming up near international airports.


How does this impact domestic tourists in India? Expect higher prices, but also expect much more choice than before, as well as convenient connections by train and air to destinations within India. More than that, word is getting around that the typical Indian tourist within India spends better than most of the lower-quality foreign tourists, so that works in favour of the Indian tourists too.


Get ready for a wonderful winter 2022-23 season, everyone!!



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