Indian travellers continue to show strong interest in European winter holidays despite geopolitical uncertainty and travel disruptions, according to Mahesh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO, Thomas Cook India. “European holiday bookings for the winters are looking very strong, which means customers are not overly worried about the disruptions,” he said, adding that restrictions on air travel following the Middle East conflict had pushed some travel demand towards the winter season, with bookings reflecting sustained interest in European destinations.
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