2% TCS Rate Fuels Surge in International Travel Inquiries, Boosting Interest in Bali, Krabi, Oman

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TCS cut to 2% sparks surge in overseas travel, boosts Bali, Krabi, Oman interest

A lower TCS could also translate into more premium packages as Indian travellers are already preferring shelling out more to upgrade their international trips.

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Moneycontrol•09-02-2026, 09:11

TCS cut to 2% sparks surge in overseas travel, boosts Bali, Krabi, Oman interest

•Budget 2026's 2% TCS on overseas tour packages makes international holidays more affordable, driving a surge in bookings.
•Travel companies like Pickyourtrail and WanderOn report significant increases in enquiries and bookings for international destinations.
•Popular destinations include Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia) and the Middle East (Oman, UAE), with emerging interest in Turkey, Georgia, and Eastern Europe.
•The reduced TCS rate is expected to boost international travel volumes by 15-20% over the next 6-12 months.
•Indian travelers are increasingly opting for premium, experience-led packages, a trend expected to strengthen with the new TCS policy.

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