News
India Travels Differently Now
Ajay K Bakaya, Chairman, Sarovar Hotels & Director, Louvre Hotels India, reflects how Gen Z is reshaping travel for Indians, and their expections from hospitality
What's New
News
Planning A Japan Trip? Visa Fees Are About To Get A Lot More Expensive
A new visa fee structure takes effect in Japan next month, increasing costs for single and multiple-entry visas
News
Noida Airport Flight Network: Current Routes And Upcoming International Destinations
Noida International Airport at Jewar has begun operations with domestic routes across India, linking major metros, tier-2 cities and tourist hubs. International services are also planned, expanding its reach in the next phase
News
Need A US Visa Quickly? A New Premium Appointment Service Is Coming, But At A Cost
Travellers may soon secure faster US visa appointments through a new premium service launching from July to December 2026
News
India’s Wildlife Lodges Are Redefining Luxury Through Local Communities
India's boutique wildlife lodges are proving that the future of hospitality lies in community, conservation, and local talent
News
Germany Is Rewriting Its Tourism Story—And It Wants Travellers To Look Beyond The Castles
Germany is repositioning itself beyond fairy-tale castles and royal heritage. Through culture, sustainability, nature, and authentic local experiences, the country is crafting a tourism identity designed for the way people travel today
News
What Is A Whycation? The Travel Trend Putting Purpose Before Place
From quiet retreats and road trips to wellness escapes and family bonding, purpose is becoming the driving force behind modern travel
News
Chennai Strengthens Its Cruise Ambitions As MV Empress Begins 21-Voyage Season
With upgraded infrastructure and regional routes, Chennai is strengthening its position on India’s cruise tourism map
News
Yoga Day 2026: How Hotels And Resorts Are Turning Wellness Into A Way Of Travel
On Yoga Day 2026, explore how hospitality brands are redefining guest experiences through yoga and holistic wellbeing
News
India-New Zealand Air Connectivity Could Improve As Air New Zealand Studies Direct Routes
Air New Zealand is exploring the launch of non-stop flights to India by the end of 2028, working with Air India and Singapore Airlines amid rising demand from tourism, business travel, and a growing Indian diaspora
News
Are More Women Flying Alone At Night? What Delhi Airport’s Data Reveals About India’s New Traveller
Women are flying more, travelling alone more often, and increasingly choosing red-eye flights. Delhi Airport’s latest passenger data offers a glimpse into how India's changing gender dynamics are reshaping the way women move
News
The Countryside, Curated: Inside The Farmcore Travel Boom
It’s a modern kind of escape: you leave the city, the noise, the constant ping of notifications—only to arrive somewhere carefully designed to feel like simplicity itself. Farmcore has turned rural living into the new luxury break
News
Navi Mumbai International Airport to Take Off Internationally From July 15
Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to begin international passenger and cargo operations from July 15, 2026, marking a key expansion after its domestic launch in December 2025. The rollout will initially focus on Gulf and Middle East routes
News
Air India Introduces Budget-Friendly ‘Basic’ Fare Without Complimentary Meals
Air India has introduced a new Basic fare on select domestic routes, allowing passengers to save up to INR 600 by opting out of complimentary meals. The airline is testing the lower-cost ticket option as competition intensifies
News
Inside The Adriatic Fortress Hotel Taking Over Montenegro’s Luxury Travel Scene
Montenegro’s Mamula Island transforms a 19th-century fort into a luxury retreat surrounded entirely by sea
News
Royal Jordanian Maintains Steady Operations As Indian Travel Demand Recovers
Royal Jordanian has continued operating steadily amid recent regional disruption, maintaining its India–Middle East connectivity while positioning Amman as a key hub for travellers and supporting a gradual return in demand from the Indian market
News
Gaggan Anand, Bill Bensley Team Up For A Design-Led Hotel In Japan
Opening in 2029, Gaggan Hotel will blend sake heritage, curated experiences, and Bill Bensley’s signature design
News
Stories In Transit
Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains are giving travellers a new way to see India—through journeys rooted in culture, heritage, spirituality, and regional discovery
News
India Announces New Visa And Passport Service Provider In UAE; Key Changes Explained
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced a change in its outsourced passport, visa and consular services in the UAE, with Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC set to take over from July 1, 2026 after the current providers complete their term
News
Beyond The Runway: The Infrastructure And Innovation Powering India’s Aviation Rise
India’s aviation sector is undergoing rapid transformation through airport expansion, regional connectivity schemes, digital innovation, and sustainability measures, as the country aims to emerge as a global aviation leader for “Viksit Bharat - 2047”
News
Fashion Takes Flight As Elie Saab Designs A Bespoke Cabin For Bombardier's Global 8000
Unveiled in Monaco, the new Bombardier x Elie Saab cabin transforms air travel into a refined living experience
News
Guangzhou’s Former Shipyard Becomes A Walkable Cultural Destination
Shipyard 1914 on Guangzhou’s Pearl River waterfront transforms a former industrial dockyard into a walkable cultural destination, where Kengo Kuma and Associates have retained the original slipway as the organising feature of the design
News
Mongolia’s First Ultra-Luxury Hotel Opens Inside A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Mongolia has unveiled its first ultra-luxury hotel, set near Ulaanbaatar beside the UNESCO-listed Bogd Khan Uul Biosphere Reserve. The boutique retreat blends high-end design, wellness, dining, and cultural experiences in a dramatic natural setting
News
Dubai Promises Tourist Visa Approval Within 48 Hours: What Travellers Need To Know
Planning a last-minute Dubai trip? The emirate’s new fast-track visa service offers tourist visa approvals within 48 hours for eligible travellers
News
The New Travel Mindset: Choosing Rest, Flexibility & Meaningful Experiences Over Rush
From direct flights to longer stays, comfort travel is reshaping how Indians plan holidays and experience destinations
News
Air India’s New ‘Easy Connect’ Service To Simplify International Travel From Varanasi
Flying abroad from Varanasi? Air India’s Easy Connect service lets passengers complete immigration and baggage formalities at their origin airport
News
Etihad & Abu Dhabi Tourism Launch Free Medical Insurance for International Visitors
Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways have introduced free medical travel insurance, offering eligible visitors added peace of mind during their stay
News
How Hotel Hopping Helps You Experience A Destination Better
Discover why more travellers are booking multiple hotels in one trip and how the trend is reshaping modern vacations
News
The Residency Signature Madurai Opens, Bringing A New Luxury Address To The Temple City
Madurai's hospitality landscape gets a major upgrade with the launch of The Residency Signature, featuring 186 rooms, diverse dining concepts and expansive event facilities
News
Global Wellness Day Special: Hotels Are Spending Millions On Wellness—Here's Why
Personalised programmes, longevity therapies, and mindful travel are transforming the future of hospitality
News
Solo Travel Surges To Record Highs As Independence Reshapes Global Tourism
Solo travel is no longer a niche choice but a fast-growing global shift. From young professionals to retirees, more people are choosing to travel alone, driving record growth and reshaping how journeys are planned, booked, and experienced
News
Pride And Precaution: For LGBTQ+ Travellers, The Question Remains—Can I Be Myself Here?
A new survey reveals that nearly half of Indian LGBTQ+ travellers are willing to conceal their identity to visit bucket-list destinations. As Pride Month celebrates visibility, travel remains a negotiation between authenticity and safety