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Indian summers shift from Europe and US to Goa and Phuket amid new travel math

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Published on 24 April 2026
Indian summers shift from Europe and US to Goa and Phuket amid new travel math

Airfare spikes and Middle East jitters push travelers closer

Indian summer travel is being redesigned in real time. With Middle East tensions and rising airfares making long-haul routes to Europe and the US feel costly and riskier, many travelers are switching to domestic getaways and nearer Asian destinations. Travel firms say demand is climbing for Goa and Phuket as classic European itineraries lose shine.

  • Middle East tensions and higher airfares are reshaping itineraries
  • Long-haul Europe and US trips are losing favor this summer
  • Demand is rising for domestic holidays and nearer Asian destinations
  • Goa and Phuket are replacing traditional European plans
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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