Seeing deferments & some cancellations from Middle East; domestic more travellers opting for holidays in India: Leela CEO

Inbound travel from the Gulf to India has been impacted by the Israel-Iran war, leading to deferred bookings. However, domestic travelers, hesitant to go abroad, are filling this gap, according to Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar. The luxury chain is optimistic about the quick recovery of luxury travel post-conflict and is expanding its owned properties in India.

Seeing deferments & some cancellations from Middle East; domestic more travellers opting for holidays in India: Leela CEO
Inbound travel from the Gulf to India has been impacted by the Israel-Iran war, leading to deferred bookings. However, domestic travelers, hesitant to go abroad, are filling this gap, according to Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar. The luxury chain is optimistic about the quick recovery of luxury travel post-conflict and is expanding its owned properties in India.