Falling rupee likely to impact inbound tourism
Updated: Jul 10, 2013 01:08:58pm
New Delhi, Jul 10 (KNN) The depreciation of the rupee together with continuing unrest in popular tourist destinations such as Egypt and Turkey are likely to impact inbound tourism in the coming seasons.
“During the last one week we have received more enquiries from Europe and USA,” said Manager, Orange Tree Travel, Namit Singh.
July to September is normally the season for enquiries and the inbound tour operator which depends on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) confirms that their online website has seen more enquiries.
Meanwhile Manager Yayavar Tours, Tauseet Bhat said, “It is too soon to tell.” Agreeing that the fall in rupee would certainly make India a more attractive destination during the forthcoming tourist season from September to March, he said they anticipate many more bookings.
Yayavar’s main market for inbound tourism is South East Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Other reports indicate that the plunging rupee has had enquiries pouring in with bookings showing an increase of 15 per cent over the last year.
The depreciating rupee has not only made India more appealing but also forced many domestic travellers to opt for domestic destinations such as Goa and Kerala.
The increasing bookings also have much to do with the turbulence and political unrest in Egypt and Turkey. They have kept many tourists away from travelling to cities there, which used to be preferred getaway spots for holidaymakers.
Many tourist destinations in India and inbound tour operators appear to be offering discounts which according to reports have impacted the increase in charter aircraft, hotel occupancy and rise in winter bookings. (ES/KNN)
“During the last one week we have received more enquiries from Europe and USA,” said Manager, Orange Tree Travel, Namit Singh.
July to September is normally the season for enquiries and the inbound tour operator which depends on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) confirms that their online website has seen more enquiries.
Meanwhile Manager Yayavar Tours, Tauseet Bhat said, “It is too soon to tell.” Agreeing that the fall in rupee would certainly make India a more attractive destination during the forthcoming tourist season from September to March, he said they anticipate many more bookings.
Yayavar’s main market for inbound tourism is South East Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Other reports indicate that the plunging rupee has had enquiries pouring in with bookings showing an increase of 15 per cent over the last year.
The depreciating rupee has not only made India more appealing but also forced many domestic travellers to opt for domestic destinations such as Goa and Kerala.
The increasing bookings also have much to do with the turbulence and political unrest in Egypt and Turkey. They have kept many tourists away from travelling to cities there, which used to be preferred getaway spots for holidaymakers.
Many tourist destinations in India and inbound tour operators appear to be offering discounts which according to reports have impacted the increase in charter aircraft, hotel occupancy and rise in winter bookings. (ES/KNN)
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