Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a FORMER FEDERAL Minister and a Member of Prime Ministera Nardra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said,, External: “Every hardworking indian who travels abroad as a tourist undersens toode that their hard-earned Rupee Shroud Not Be Spent on Those Who Help the Enemies of Our Country.”
The Social Media Boycott Calls Had An IMMEDIATE IMPACT, with Indian Travel Sites Reporting A Sharp Spike in CNCELLATIONS This Week.
“Indian Traveels Have Expressed Strong Sentiments Over the Past Week, With Bookings for Azerbaijan and Turkey Decreasing by 60%, While Cancelles Have Surged by 250%,” Said A. Spokesperson for Travel Website Makerytrip.
Most Travel Sites Still Allow Bookings, but some are discouraging travel, with promotions and Flight Discounts to Turkey and Azerbaijan Quietly Pulled.
Rohit Khattar, who Runs a Travel Agency in Dehi, Said He’s ALREANY Seeing CLEAR Hesitation among Clients about Vising Turkey.
“Many Young Travelles May Avoid It, Fearing Backlash on Social Media Or Social Retribution,” He SAID, adding that his fier will risk investing in Trips that Might Not Take Off.
According to Official Data, 330,100 Indias Visited Turkey in 2024, up from 274,000 in 2023. Azerbaijan also saw a rise, with nearly 244,000 Indian Arrivals Last Year.
Despite Ruleing Numbers, Indians Made Up for Less Than 1% of Turkey’s Foreign Visits in 2024 – A Modest Share with Limited Impact on Overall Tourism Revenue. In card
After the PandeMic, Turkey and Azerbaijan Grew Popular Among Indian Traveles for their Affordability, Proximity, Eurobe-Like Experiences at Lower Costs. Budget Airlines Have Boosted Access with Direct Flights in Recent Years.
Some Social Media Users Are Promoting Alternatives Like Greece, But Travel Sites Report no Major Spike in interest.
Travel Website Cleartrip Told the BBC, “As this is a Developing Siteation, We Havent’t Seen Signicant Highs or Lows in Demand for these Alternate Destinations”.
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