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India.com
22-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
After Turkey, Azerbaijan boycott trends, 42% decline in visa applications, 60% exit midway from process of…, 31% rise in…
Visa processing platform Atlys announced a major 42% decline in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan, over recent events that have influenced the sentiment of Indian travelers. The decline was seen after two countries supported Pakistan when India initiated Operation Sindoor. Indian travelers started trending boycotting Turkey and Azerbaijan travels . Within just 36 hours, the platform noted 60 percent of users exiting the visa application process midway, it added. The majority of this fall was from travellers in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, showing a 53 per cent drop in Turkey-bound applications, while interest from tier II cities such as Indore, and Jaipur remained more resilient, with a decline of only 20 per cent. According to the company's data, this reversal came after a strong start to the year (January-March), when visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan had witnessed a growth of nearly 64 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. There was also a shift in the kind of travellers rethinking their plans, like group visa requests, including family trips, fell by nearly 49 per cent, while solo and couple applications declined more gradually at 27 per cent. This suggests that larger group travellers, often planning further in advance and more sensitive to political sentiment, reacted more decisively than individual travellers, said Atlys. Atlys data also revealed that travellers aged 25 to 34 years were the most likely to change course quickly, accounting for over 70 per cent of mid-process application drop-offs for Turkiye. Interestingly, women travellers were more likely to switch destinations entirely, with a 2.3 times higher tendency to reinitiate applications for Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, or Thailand, it stated. These countries, seen as affordable, accessible, and politically neutral, are now drawing attention from the same traveller base that once favoured Baku and Istanbul. For Indian travellers who value cost-efficiency and seamless travel documentation, the switch was almost immediate. Atlys expects this rerouting trend to continue and if the current trajectory holds, Southeast Asia-bound travel from India is likely to see a good rebound by June and July, led by high intent from metros, younger travellers, and digitally savvy users planning short-haul international trips. The reaction wasn't scattered, it was sharp and behavioural. People didn't need to be told to avoid certain destinations. They simply moved on, guided by instinct, information, and access to alternatives. what modern travel looks like. It's emotionally intelligent, logistically agile, and backed by platforms that let people act fast. In the same spirit, we also paused all marketing efforts for Turkey and Azerbaijan, standing by India and in solidarity with national sentiment; Atlys founder and CEO Mohak Nahta added. (With Inputs From PTI)
The Star
20-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Dhaka airport
DHAKA: (Bernama-UNB) A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tuesday (May 20) morning minutes after take-off from the airport, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported. The Turkey-bound flight TK-713 carrying 290 passengers departed the airport at 7am and minutes after it made the emergency landing due to an unexpected bird strike on the second engine, said a statement sent from Team TK Dhaka. Airport sources said noticing fire on the engine the pilot decided to make the emergency landing and exhausted all reserved fuel roaming in the sky to avert any unexpected incident. Finally, the aircraft made the landing at 8.15am, with no casualties. "We are pleased to confirm that all passengers, crew and the aircraft are safe. As the aircraft requires repairs, the process will take some time,' read the statement. - Bernama-UNB
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India-Pak tension cause 42% drop in Visa demand for Turkey, Baku:Atlys Data
Indian visa applications for Turkey and Azerbaijan have dropped 42 per cent, said a report by processing platform Atlys on Tuesday weeks after India's Operation Sindoor military campaign against Pakistan. Turkey and Azerbaijan's statements supported Pakistan during the campaign, prompting a backlash from Indian travellers and travel agencies. Within 36 hours of statements, Atlys recorded a 60 per cent rise in users who exited the visa application process midway. 'The reaction wasn't scattered, it was sharp and behavioral,' said Mohak Nahta, founder and chief executive officer of Atlys. 'People didn't need to be told to avoid certain destinations. They simply moved on, guided by instinct, information, and access to alternatives.' In the first quarter of 2025, applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan had surged by nearly 64 per cent over the same period in 2024, driven by the appeal of cities and regions like Istanbul and Cappadocia (Turkey) and Baku (Azerbaijan). Metro vs Tier-II cities Metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai saw a 53 per cent drop in Turkey-bound visa applications Tier-2 cities such as Indore and Jaipur showed more resilience with only a 20 per cent decline Larger group travel plans were hit hardest, with group visa requests falling 49 per cent. Solo and couple travellers showed a milder drop at 27 per cent. Younger, digital-savvy travellers lead the shift Atlys's data suggests that travellers aged 25-34 were the most responsive to the geopolitical shift, accounting for over 70 per cent of mid-process drop-offs. Women were more likely to switch destinations altogether, with a 2.3 times higher likelihood of reapplying for countries like Vietnam or Thailand. Southeast Asia emerges as preferred alternative As interest in Turkey and Azerbaijan declined, countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Egypt saw a combined 31 per cent rise in visa applications. These destinations are being favoured for their affordability, accessibility, and political neutrality. Atlys expects this trend to continue through the summer, especially from urban, young, and tech-savvy travellers. 'In the same spirit, we also paused all marketing efforts for Turkey and Azerbaijan, standing by India and in solidarity with national sentiment,' Nahta added.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
42 pc drop in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan from India: Report
New Delhi: In the wake of recent geopolitical developments that shifted Indian traveller sentiment dramatically, there has been a sharp 42 per cent decline in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan, a report said on Tuesday. As both countries publicly expressed support for Pakistan, Indian travellers responded swiftly. Within just 36 hours, the number of users exiting the visa application process midway surged by 60 per cent, according to data provided by Atlys, a visa processing platform. 'The reaction wasn't scattered; it was sharp and behavioural. People didn't need to be told to avoid certain destinations. They simply moved on, guided by instinct, information, and access to alternatives. That's what modern travel looks like,' said Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys. In the same spirit, 'we also paused all marketing efforts for Turkey and Azerbaijan, standing by India and in solidarity with national sentiment,' he added. Travellers from metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai showed a 53 per cent drop in Turkey-bound applications, while interest from tier 2 cities such as Indore and Jaipur remained more resilient, falling by only 20 per cent. There was also a shift in the kind of travellers rethinking their plans. Group visa requests, including family trips, fell by nearly 49 per cent, while solo and couple applications declined more gradually at 27 per cent. This suggests that larger group travellers, often planning further in advance and more sensitive to political sentiment, reacted more decisively than individual travellers. Atlys data also revealed early signals around age and intent. Travellers aged 25 to 34 were the most likely to change course quickly, accounting for over 70 per cent of mid-process application drop-offs for Turkey. Interestingly, women travellers were more likely to switch destinations entirely, with a 2.3 times higher tendency to reinitiate applications for Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, or Thailand. As Turkey and Azerbaijan lost favour, alternate destinations surged in popularity. In the subsequent days, applications to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Egypt rose by up to 31 per cent, the data showed.
News18
20-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Indian Visa Applications For Turkey, Azerbaijan Drop By 42% Amid Boycott Calls: Report
Last Updated: Turkey and Azerbaijan backed Pakistan and condemned India's recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Following Turkey and Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoor, the calls to boycott these two countries have gained momentum. Due to these recent geopolitical developments due to India-Pakistan conflict, Indian travellers have shifted drastically are turning their eyes to alternative gems, showing a sharp decline of 42% in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan, a report said on Tuesday. This shift has been triggered by Turkey and Azerbaijan's open support to Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoor, launched to dismantle terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. According to the data by Atlys, a visa processing platform, the number of users exiting the visa application process midway surged by 60% within just 36 hours. 'The reaction wasn't scattered; it was sharp and behavioural. People didn't need to be told to avoid certain destinations. They simply moved on, guided by instinct, information, and access to alternatives. That's what modern travel looks like," Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys, said as reported by news agency IANS. In the same spirit, 'we also paused all marketing efforts for Turkey and Azerbaijan, standing by India and in solidarity with national sentiment," he added. What Data Showed? According to the data, travellers from metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai showed a 53% drop in Turkey-bound applications, while interest from tier-two cities such as Indore and Jaipur remained more resilient, falling by only 20%. There was also a shift in the kind of travellers rethinking their plans. Group visa requests, including family trips, fell by nearly 49%, while solo and couple applications declined more gradually at 27%. Additionally, travelers aged 25 to 34 were the most prone to rapid shifts in their applications, representing over 70% of those who abandoned their Turkey visa applications midway through the process, the report revealed. Notably, women travelers showed a 2.3 times higher propensity to completely change their intended destination, frequently restarting applications for Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam or Thailand. As Turkey and Azerbaijan lost the flavour, other destinations quickly gained traction. Data showed that in the days following, applications for Vietnam, Indonesia, and Egypt increased by as much as 31%. According to estimates, about three lakh Indian tourists visited Turkey in 2023 and over two lakh to Azerbaijan. Turkey and Azerbaijan backed Pakistan and condemned India's recent strikes on terror camps in that country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) under 'Operation Sindoor'. Pakistan also used Turkish drones on a large scale in the conflict. While India's trade ties with the two countries have already come under scrutiny, multiple educational institutions, including Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), have either suspended their collaboration with universities in Turkey or are considering it. (With inputs from IANS)
