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Bengaluru Becomes SWISS’ Third Indian Destination After Delhi And Mumbai
With Bengaluru added to its network, SWISS is targeting rising demand from business travellers, tech professionals, and premium leisure flyers
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From Check-In To Courtroom: How Innocent Travellers Were Caught In A Baggage Tag Scam
The incident has raised concerns over airport security after baggage tag-switching at Toronto Pearson International Airport led to innocent Canadian travellers being detained on drug charges. Here’s what you can do to protect your checked luggage
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Chasing Shade: How Heatwaves Are Redrawing The Travel Map
Heatwaves are reshaping how we travel, from the destinations we choose to the time of year we go. As temperatures climb and seasons grow less predictable, travellers are adjusting plans to stay safe and comfortable
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Rising Airfares, West Asia Conflict, And The Big Shift In How Indians Travel
As fuel prices surge and overseas travel becomes costlier amid the West Asia conflict, Indian travellers are increasingly turning to domestic holidays, offbeat destinations and local experiences over international trips
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Rajasthan Cracks Down On Unregulated Leopard Tourism In Jawai
New SOPs, GPS tracking, and safari restrictions could reshape how travellers experience Rajasthan’s Jawai landscape
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Netherlands Returns 11th-Century Chola Copper Plates To India During PM Modi’s Visit
Known as the Leiden Plates, these copper plates are considered among the most important pieces of Tamil heritage preserved outside India
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WHO Issues International Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa: Should Travellers Be Concerned?
Cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain have been reported in DR Congo and Uganda, prompting the WHO’s highest level of global alert
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How Domestic Tourism Is Reshaping India’s Hotel Industry
Rising geopolitical uncertainty and higher international travel costs are pushing more Indians to holiday within the country, triggering a shift in demand that is reshaping India’s hotel industry and boosting domestic tourism-led growth
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Forget Layovers—This Arctic Journey Connects Five Nordic Destinations By Private Jet
A privately chartered Boeing 737 will fly travellers across five Nordic countries in one seamless Arctic itinerary
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Delhi’s Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary Gets 10-Year Conservation Plan: Here’s What It Includes
The plan confirms the presence of 23 mammal species, including leopards and striped hyenas, and outlines major steps to protect their habitat
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Largest Dinosaur In Southeast Asia Identified From Fossils Found In Thailand
Fossils found in Thailand have revealed a giant new sauropod species that once roamed the region over 100 million years ago
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Nicobarese Council Objects To Sanctuary Notifications In Little Nicobar Islands
Allegations of procedural lapses and exclusion of indigenous voices have put the Centre’s wildlife sanctuary notifications in the Nicobar islands under sharp scrutiny, with the Nicobarese tribal council demanding their withdrawal
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Five Italian Divers Die Exploring Underwater Cave In Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll
Five Italian scuba divers, including a University of Genoa professor and her daughter, died during a deep cave dive in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll. Authorities suspect oxygen toxicity, strong currents, and panic may have contributed to the tragedy
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Airelles Brings French Luxury To Venice With A Grand Giudecca Debut
Venice’s luxury hotel scene welcomes Airelles Palladio, complete with gardens, pools, Michelin-star dining, and lagoon views
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Indian Passport Drops To 78th Position In Henley Passport Index 2026
The latest Henley Passport Index places India at 78th, but Indian travellers have not lost access to any visa-free destinations
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World’s Highest Art Biennale Returns To Ladakh In 2026
Set high in Ladakh at over 3,000 metres, the Sā Ladakh Art Biennale returns in 2026, turning the Himalayan landscape into an open-air exhibition focused on climate, ecology and culture across the Leh–Kargil corridor
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US Suspends Visa Bond Requirement For World Cup Ticket Holders From Qualified Nations
The US has waived visa bond requirements for fans from selected countries attending the 2026 World Cup, removing deposits of up to USD 15,000 and easing entry rules ahead of the tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico
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Eight Continents Hotels Opens Luxury Retreat In Kasauli
The new property reflects Eight Continents’ growing focus on boutique hotels and experience-driven travel in India
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Why Air India Is Scaling Back International Flights This Summer
From Chicago to Singapore, Air India’s revised summer schedule will impact travellers across North America, Europe, and Asia
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Awadh’s Historic Monuments Face A Growing Conservation Crisis: What The CAG Report Reveals
A recent CAG report highlights illegal encroachments, missing land records, and administrative failures threatening some of Awadh’s most iconic monuments
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Bali Tightens Visa Rules In 2026: What Influencers, Volunteers, And Remote Workers Need To Know
Sponsored content, barter collaborations, remote work, and volunteer roles could now lead to fines, deportation, or entry bans in Bali. Here's all you need to know
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Flying With Children? Air India Introduces Cloud Chasers Family Travel Program
Air India’s Cloud Chasers aims to make long-haul journeys smoother and more engaging for young travellers
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Tata Pani In Jammu & Kashmir Is Being Developed As A Wellness Tourism Destination
An INR 2.5 crore Bath Ghat project aims to boost tourism, improve facilities, and create local livelihood opportunities in Banihal
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Jammu & Kashmir Lists 495 Heritage Sites In Major Tourism Expansion Plan
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has identified 495 heritage sites across the Union Territory as part of a wider plan to expand tourism beyond established destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam and promote lesser-known cultural locations
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Hantavirus Cruise Ship MV Hondius Leaves Tenerife After WHO-Led Global Repatriation Operation
Following a complex international operation, passengers and crew from MV Hondius are returning home to begin a strict 42-day quarantine
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Wildlife Tourism Found To Affect Tiger Health And Breeding In Reserves
A new study has found that tourism inside tiger reserves may be affecting the animals more than previously understood, with rising stress levels linked to human activity and possible changes in breeding behaviour among tigresses in key habitats
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New Zealand Opens Working Holiday Visa For Indians: Who Can Apply And What It Offers
India’s inclusion in New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visa Programme marks a major boost for students, graduates, and early-career professionals. Here's what to expect
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Palace On Wheels Announces Rare May Journey For Luxury Travellers
For the first time in its 45-year history, the Palace on Wheels luxury heritage train will operate in May 2026, breaking its usual September–April schedule after a charter-driven demand surge for the iconic Rajasthan circuit
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MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak: What We Know So Far
Passengers aboard MV Hondius are being evacuated after a deadly hantavirus outbreak triggered global quarantine measures
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UNESCO Removes Three African World Heritage Sites From “In Danger” List
UNESCO has removed three African World Heritage Sites from its “in danger” list following years of restoration work. Sites in Madagascar, Egypt, and Libya have shown recovery from threats like illegal logging, rising groundwater, and conflict damage
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California’s Lost Tulare Lake Returns After More Than 130 Years
After more than a century, California’s vanished Tulare Lake returned, reviving wetlands, wildlife, and Indigenous connections
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Roswyn Mumbai Debuts As India’s First Morgans Originals Hotel
India’s first Morgans Originals hotel brings 109 expansive suites, longevity-focused wellness, and lifestyle-led luxury to Mumbai