In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal urging Indians to avoid foreign travel, the travel industry is preparing for a potential drop in international bookings. Vishwajeet Raja Patil, director of Raja Rani Travels Pvt Ltd, noted that while existing bookings for international trips may not be canceled, new travelers are likely to rethink their plans. Many are expected to opt for domestic destinations such as Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand to escape the summer heat. Currently, domestic travel constitutes 70% of bookings, indicating a strong preference for local vacations. Travel agencies, particularly in Pune, are concerned about the financial implications of this shift, especially after previous setbacks from global conflicts and attacks, such as last year’s incidents in Pahalgam. Experts predict that hesitation among travelers will lead to a slowdown in international bookings in the coming weeks, although the immediate impact remains to be fully assessed. As the situation unfolds, many in the industry are bracing for revenue losses as consumers adopt a cautious approach towards planning foreign trips.