‘Skip the Visa’: Indian Companies Respond After Modi’s Call to Stay Home
Indian companies are responding to Prime Minister Modi's call for citizens to prioritize domestic travel over foreign trips. EaseMyTrip launched a campaign titled 'Skip the Visa, Discover Bharat,' while RPG Group has minimized foreign travel for its employees. These initiatives reflect a broader trend towards enhancing domestic tourism amidst global economic challenges.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi urged Indians to reduce foreign travel and focus on domestic tourism.
- ▪EaseMyTrip's campaign promotes Indian destinations and aims to strengthen domestic travel.
- ▪RPG Group has limited foreign travel for employees and reduced domestic air travel significantly.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:45 +0000 |
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Tourism ‘Skip the Visa’: Indian Companies Respond After Modi’s Call to Stay Home Peden Doma Bhutia May 19th, 2026 at 9:23 AM EDT Photo Credit: Indian tourists in Thailand. Tourism Thailand / Nidhi Arora Skift Take Telling the middle class to swap Bali for Kashmir sounds noble. But when a Dehradun flight costs as much as a Colombo holiday, patriotism alone won't fix the math. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email What opportunities does the trend toward domestic travel present for India's hotel industry? What impact is the 'Skip the Visa, Discover Bharat' campaign having on domestic tourism in India? Why can domestic travel within India be more expensive than traveling to nearby foreign destinations? Select a question above or ask…
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