Record number of Indians travelling

Despite the rising costs of travelling, as airlines hike costs and fuels continues to loom a recent study has shown that India is a nation of international globe trotters.

India it seems is not suffering from the same economic meltdown which is hitting the pockets of most regular travellers in the UK, or so this study shows.

Not only have outbound numbers grown from India, especially on short-haul routes, but the average spend of travellers is also going strong, according to a number of various international tourism boards.

According to industry estimates, the number of Indian travellers visiting foreign shores is poised to touch 12 million by end of this year, about 2 million higher than before.

Speaking about the study to the Indian Times, Tourism Malaysia Director said “Since most Indians travel with their families, the average expenditure is significantly higher compared to inbound tourists from other countries.”

This has also been shown by an increase in the number of visa applications being placed by Indians for entry to a number of destinations, particularly the UK and US. Plus, with India being involved in a lot more direct investment opportunities with its growing portfolio of companies throughout the world, the business aspect of Indian travel is unlikely to slow.