Overview

• Leading Indian travel platforms, including MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip, report a 60% decline in bookings and a 250% surge in cancellations for Turkey and Azerbaijan within a week.
• The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) plans to decide on potential trade bans at a national conference on May 16, intensifying economic pressure on Turkey and Azerbaijan.
• Indian traders in Pune have already begun boycotting Turkish apples, sourcing produce from regions like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Iran.
• Turkey’s Ministry of Tourism has attempted to reassure Indian travelers, stating that local populations are largely unaware of the conflict and travel operations remain unaffected.
• Indian travelers are increasingly opting for alternative destinations such as Greece, Armenia, and Southeast Asia, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences driven by geopolitical tensions.