India, July 13 -- For Indian travellers planning an overseas holiday this summer, Southeast Asia continued to be a preferred choice. Destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Malaysia remained popular for their affordability, short flight durations and easy visa policies. Travel companies also reported a temporary shift towards these destinations as some travellers reconsidered trips to parts of West Asia during the Iran-US conflict.

However, two recent incidents-the fatal bar fire in Bangkok and the boat capsizing in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay-have once again brought travel safety into focus. While it is too early to determine whether the tragedies will impact bookings, they have prompted conversations about how travellers assess risk...