Trends Ep 55 Santosh Kumar Indian subcontinent & Indonesia Booking com

Описание: India’s outbound tourism market is evolving fast and Southeast Asia is taking notice.

In this Trends video interview, filmed live at the ASEAN-India Forum in Bangkok and hosted by David Barrett, Santosh Kumar, Head of the Indian Sub-continent and Indonesia at Booking.com, shares insights on the rising wave of Indian travellers and what it means for Thailand and ASEAN economies.

From visa-free access and short booking windows to the growing demand for experiential stays and sustainable travel, Kumar unpacks how shifting consumer behaviours, especially among younger Indian travellers who are influencing the strategies of tourism boards, hospitality operators and digital platforms alike.

Discover how Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and other ASEAN destinations are positioning themselves to capture this momentum, and how Booking.com is adapting to support both travellers and tourism stakeholders.

This interview was filmed at the pop-up Trends studio during the ASEAN-India Forum, hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

🔔 Watch now to understand:
Why ASEAN is becoming a preferred region for Indian outbound travel
How digital behaviours are reshaping travel planning and booking patterns
What tourism businesses can do to better serve the Indian market
The role of alternative accommodation and sustainability in the next phase of growth

🎥 Don’t miss this sharp, data-driven conversation on one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism corridors.

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