Hello & Welcome to the July-August 2022 issue of India Outbound magazine, which has a special focus on South Africa, notably the vast array of adventure activities as well as the amazing safari experiences that it offers. Beyond the wildlife, the quality of safari experiences in South Africa, especially at places like Thanda are unbeatable. As India Outbound experienced on the first destination that it visited post-pandemic, a visit to the southern tip of Africa can be a life-changing experience, which is what our coverage aims to achieve for our readers.

Over the past few years, one of the dominant trends in outbound travel from India, is the rise of luxury travel, which has grown multifold in the past decade. Be it destinations or hotels or experiences, all are seeking the high rolling Indian visitors. A number of destinations in the Gulf – Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island – and even those as afar as New York and Jamaica are trying to attract the Indian tourist.

The highlights of the issue are:

Market Analysis: Luxury travel takes the lead

Interview: Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica Tourism Minister

Culture: Suwaidi Pearl Farm

Hotel: Hilton Beach Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

Ecotourism: Costa Rica

Destination: Fun-filled feasts with family in Mauritius

Do look out for our next issue to discover other exotic destinations as well as the latest developments impacting the travel and tourism sector globally.