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The latest Indian campaign titled ‘Escape the Stress, See The World For Less’ emphasises the importance of taking regular breaks in today’s hectic world and highlights Agoda as the ideal choice for affordable getaways

This change is making travel logistics simpler and inspiring more Indian travellers to explore destinations that have recently eased entry requirements

Based on bookings from January to May 2025, Mumbai has been identified as India’s top destination for one-night stays, followed by Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and Varanasi

The ‘Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends’ report is based on accommodation searches for July and August, the peak months for European summer travel

The tool offers personalised holiday itineraries by harnessing advanced AI technology, including Google Gemini and Imagen, and features Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana as the persona "Mr Vacaywala"

Indian travellers can now visit the Philippines visa-free for 14 days, sparking excitement across the tourism sector and boosting Southeast Asia travel interest

The arrangement will enable Agoda’s customers to book from 250 IHCL properties, including well-known brands such as Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, Ginger, and the newly introduced Claridges Collection

According to Agoda, Indian travellers are increasingly choosing Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore for extended stays, while globally, destinations like Rayong, Seoul and others also rank high for those looking to take things slow

With the renewal of their partnership for the next three years, the agreement aims to support the Ministry's vision on Tourism 4.0 with Agoda's expertise in digital solutions