FIFA 2026 fever sparks 55-60% enquiry surge at EaseMyTrip, Pickyourtrail despite weak rupee

Indian travel platforms log 55-60% jump in FIFA World Cup 2026 enquiries, with 25-30% converting to confirmed bookings on Rs 4-15 lakh packages. Tier-2/3 fans from Indore, Ahmedabad join metros, extending stays 15-20% and booking 4-5 months ahead, lifting forex card and EMI bundling demand.

— Source publishedSun, 17 May, 2026, 06:00 IST·First seen Sun, 17 May, 2026, 06:19 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Indian travel platforms EaseMyTrip and Pickyourtrail report 55-60% surge in FIFA World Cup 2026 trip enquiries, with packages of Rs 4-15 lakh selling to

Key facts

  • Rs 4-15 lakh packages
  • 55-60% jump in enquiries
  • 25-30% confirmed bookings
  • stays extended 15-20%
  • booking 4-5 months ahead

Why this matters

Scout bolt-on partnerships across forex, sports-event ticketing, and tier-2/3 travel agents to capture the FIFA 2026 demand pipeline before peers lock exclusivity.