In an illuminating episode of the Travel People podcast, hosts Dylan and Uma sit down with Neil and Sunila Patil from Veena World, one of India’s leading travel companies, to explore the dynamic evolution of Indian outbound travel and what it means for the global tourism industry.
Why This Matters Now
India’s international travel market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with outbound travel spending increasing at an impressive 17% annually—nearly triple the rate of the US market at 6%. With current outbound trips per capita at just 2% compared to Western Europe’s 113%, the potential for growth is staggering.

Key Insights from the Discussion
The Evolving Indian Traveler
“India is a set of diverse travelers. India is a set of travelers where there is no one size fits all,” explains Neil Patil, highlighting how the Indian market defies simple categorization. While group travel remains dominant, accounting for over 60% of all travel, preferences and expectations are rapidly evolving, particularly among younger generations.