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Hyper-Personalisation: The Rise Of Flexible, Experience-Led Luxury Travel
Luxury travel is evolving beyond exclusivity as travellers seek hyper-personalised, experience-led journeys focused on wellness, culture, sustainability, and flexibility
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Inside Constellar, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai’s New Ballroom
Constellar, the new 10,000-square-foot ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, brings together scale, design, and technology to create a refined setting for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events in the heart of Worli
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Five Rescued From Flooded Laos Cave, Two Still Missing – What To Know Before Going Caving
A multinational rescue effort has brought five men to safety after they were trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, while two remain missing as search operations continue amid rising waters and difficult underground conditions
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Air India, IndiGo To Cut 250 Daily Domestic Flights From June. What This Means For Travellers
India’s domestic aviation network is set for a major schedule trim from June, with Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo collectively withdrawing around 250 daily flights. Higher jet fuel costs and weaker travel demand are driving the reductions
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Is Climate Change Reshaping The Future Of Trekking In The Himalayas?
Himalayan trekking seasons are shifting as rising temperatures reshape snow, rain, trails and mountain access
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Taiwan Opens Danjiang Bridge, World’s Longest Single-Mast Cable-Stayed Crossing
Taiwan opens Danjiang bridge, world’s longest single-mast cable-stayed crossing in New Taipei City, marking major infrastructure milestone that reduces travel time across Tamsui river by around 25 minutes
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The Price Of The Summit: Two Indian Climbers Die During Everest Return
Everest’s busiest climbing window turned tragic as two Indian mountaineers lost their lives during the descent
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The New Geography Of Overtourism: How Cruises and Short-Term Rentals Are Reshaping Destinations
Tourism is no longer evenly spread across destinations. In some places, it arrives in sudden waves from cruise ships; in others, it settles quietly into neighbourhoods through short-term rentals, reshaping how cities live, work and breathe
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Sri Lanka Offers Free 30-Day Tourist ETA To Visitors From 40 Countries, Including India
Sri Lanka has scrapped the Electronic Travel Authorisation fee for tourists from 40 countries, including India, the UK, the US and China. Eligible travellers will now receive a free 30-day double-entry visa, though online approval remains mandatory
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Why Burnt-Out Indians Are Taking To The Road
Burnout, digital fatigue and endless routines are pushing more Indians towards the open road. What begins as a weekend escape is increasingly becoming a form of therapy, offering clarity, freedom, and a much-needed mental reset
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Uber Launches Mediterranean Boat Rentals And London River Bus Expansion
Uber is expanding its summer travel offering in Europe, allowing users to book leisure boats, private yachts and water taxis across Mediterranean hotspots, alongside its river bus service on the Thames in London, all directly through the app
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La Dolce Vita Orient Express To Connect Rome And Istanbul: Route, Pricing, And Everything To Know
Launching in October 2026, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express will connect Rome and Istanbul on a five-day luxury rail journey featuring Michelin-starred dining, elegant suites, and iconic European stops
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Ebola Alert: Travel Guidelines Indian Tourists Should Not Ignore
India’s Ministry of Health and WHO have advised against non-essential travel to Ebola-affected countries experiencing Bundibugyo strain outbreaks. Here's what Indian travellers should know
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IGI Airport Set for Major Upgrade with India’s First Driverless Air Train
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is set to introduce India’s first driverless Air Train, an Automated People Mover linking its terminals, Aerocity and Cargo City through a 7.7 km corridor aimed at easing transfers and reducing shuttle use
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IRCTC Announces Upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train For 2026–27 Season
IRCTC has announced the upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for the 2026–27 tourist season, bringing back one of India’s well-known luxury rail journeys with improved facilities, updated onboard services, and fresh promotional offers for travellers
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Top 6 Offline Travel Apps You Should Download Before Your Next Trip
From Google Maps to AllTrails, these offline travel apps help you navigate, translate, and stay safe without an internet connection
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The Forest Chapter Signals Sayaji Hotels’ Move Into Immersive Travel Experiences
Located near Gir National Park, The Forest Chapter marks Sayaji Hotels’ entry into experiential hospitality in India
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Planning A Europe Trip? A New EU Single-Ticket System Could Make Rail Travel Much Easier
The European Union wants to simplify train travel with single-ticket bookings, stronger passenger rights, and more transparent rail platforms
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India’s First Underwater Warship Museum To Open In Sindhudurg: What Travellers Can Expect
The ambitious project aims to position Sindhudurg among the world’s leading underwater tourism destinations
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Karnataka Bans Open-Jeep Safaris Across Tiger Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries
Karnataka has stopped open-vehicle safaris across its tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, replacing them with enclosed buses. The forest department says the move is aimed at reducing human-animal conflict and improving safety in forest areas
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Planning A Monsoon Trip? Here’s How El Niño Could Affect Your Travel Plans
From drier hill stations to sudden urban flooding, here’s how El Niño may affect monsoon holidays in India this year, and what travellers should know before booking vacations
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JLF Valladolid 2026: How Spain Became Jaipur Literature Festival’s European Cultural Hub
From bilingual literary sessions to wine trails, heritage walks and cultural diplomacy, JLF Valladolid Spain 2026 reflects how the Jaipur Literature Festival has evolved into a wider India-Spain cultural exchange platform
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Big Change For Thailand Travel: 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Scrapped For 93 Countries
Thailand has scrapped its 60-day visa-free entry scheme for 93 countries, reverting most travellers to a 30-day stay. The move follows concerns over overstays and illegal activity, and will impact key markets including the UK, US, Australia and India
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Biggest Ferry In Andaman Islands: Nautika Prride Launches Premium Sea Travel
Built in India and certified by the Indian Register of Shipping, Nautika Prride promises faster, safer, and more luxurious ferry journeys
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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