Dubai-based travel influencer Anunay Sood has died at the age of 32 while on a trip to Las Vegas.
His family announced the sad development on social media, and the cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.
Family Confirms Death Of Travel Influencer Anunay Sood
The family of travel influencer Anunay Sood issued a brief but touching statement on his Instagram page on Thursday, expressing their deep sadness at his passing. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our beloved Anunay Sood’s passing,” the message read.
They asked for privacy and understanding during what they described as a challenging time. Sood’s loved ones also requested that people “avoid gathering crowds near personal property.” Followers and fellow influencers quickly flooded social media with tributes and shock. Lifestyle content creator, Shanice Shresta Sharma, shared a tribute writing, “Rest in peace, Bhai. It’s hard to believe since I found out last night. You will be missed deeply.
One comment from fellow travel influencer Aakash Malhotra read: “Still can’t process this… You lived with so much passion, heart, and adventure, brother. Rest in peace, Anunay. You’ll be missed deeply.” At this time, no official cause of death has been released, leaving fans and the wider travel-influencer community in stunned silence.
Anunay Sood’s Final Days In Las Vegas
Just days before his death, Sood shared posts from a Dubai-organised VIP weekend in Las Vegas where he seemed upbeat. His last Instagram caption read, “Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines.” The post also included a snapshot of the media personality taking at the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance car event. He posed alongside “Fast and Furious” actor Sung Kang in the photo.
The trip reportedly included high-end car events and luxury hotel stays. He also participated in the Strip Shutdown procession of supercars along the iconic Las Vegas Strip, which featured Bugattis, Marilyn Monroe’s 1955 Lincoln Capri pink Convertible, and an array of McLaren cars. According to Arab News reports, Sood’s passing occurred while he was participating in an expense-paid weekend influencer trip in Las Vegas.
Anunay Sood built a successful career as a travel influencer and photographer based in Dubai. With over 1.4 million Instagram followers and approximately 387,000 YouTube subscribers, he made his mark by sharing wanderlust-driven adventures across the globe.
His Impact On The Travel-Influencer World
Best known for his visually captivating travel videos and immersive storytelling, Anunay Sood was among India’s most recognizable travel influencers. He earned a spot on Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars list for three consecutive years, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Beyond his role as a travel creator, Sood was the co-founder of Groundwork Solutions, a Dubai-based marketing agency. The outfit specializes in brand growth and influencer collaborations. He began his online career in growth-hacking and digital marketing before discovering his passion for travel and photography.
Sood’s work extended far beyond social media. He collaborated with major global and Indian tourism boards, producing content in partnership with National Geographic India, Condé Nast Traveller, and Lonely Planet India. Away from his digital persona, Anunay Sood was known as the youngest of three siblings in a close-knit family from Noida, India. His two elder sisters are married, and the family has confirmed plans to bring his body back to India within the week.
R.I.P.
