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‘50% travel bookings’ for Turkey, Azerbaijan from India cancelled over Pakistan support amid boycott calls

Indian travellers have cancelled about half of their bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan in May 2025 amid calls to boycott these countries for supporting Pakistan.
The cancellations followed intense fighting after a deadly Kashmir attack in April, with India blaming Pakistan, which denied involvement, while Turkey and Azerbaijan publicly backed Pakistan.
Travel platforms reported a 60% drop in bookings and up to 250% surge in cancellations for Turkey and Azerbaijan, with many travellers switching to destinations like Greece, Vietnam, and Thailand.
EaseMyTrip saw cancellation rises of 22% for Turkey and 30% for Azerbaijan, while 287,000 Indians visited Turkey and 243,000 visited Azerbaijan in 2024, underscoring the economic stakes involved.
The boycott and travel freeze could hurt Turkey's economy, which relies on Indian tourism and exports, as Indian companies have suspended bookings and called for avoiding non-essential travel.

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