₹ dip against $ adds baggage to overseas travel costs

Long-haul hurts most; Asia stays kind to wallets

- ROSHNI SHEKHAR

India’s outbound travellers may shorten international holidays or reduce discretionary spending ‘overseas as the rupee slipped below the psychologically critical 90-per-dollar level on Thursday before closing slightly below it.

The rupee’s slide, however, makes India a comparatively cheaper destination for inbound foreign tourists. Travel firms expect package prices to rise by 5-10 per cent, depending on destination and inclusions.

Abhishek Daga, cofounder of Thrillophilia, an artificial intelligence-powered travel and experiences platform, said long-haul demand for the US, Canada, and Europe may see slight moderation as trip costs climb.

Travellers with bookings already in place may rework budgets by trimming shopping plans, limiting upgrades, or shortening stays in the near term, he said.