Travel came to a sudden halt when global lockdowns came into force, and consequent waves ensured disruptions followed. Two years on, with international travel set to resume, we speak to industry folk to chart future expectations and trends
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After a period of two years, the Indian government is set to resume scheduled international services from March 27. To say this is a much awaited move will be an understatement, as Indian travellers have looked forward to exploring beyond the country's borders. According to Agoda’s recent ‘India-genous Travel’ survey, 39% of Indians anticipate travelling internationally in 2022. “As border restrictions gradually ease across many countries in the region we’re seeing a lot of enthusiasm for cross-border travel,” shares Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.