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Unsplash : The question is no longer, Where should I go? Instead it is, Which place reflects the version of myself I want to inhabit?

Is Aesthetic Travel On The Rise? What Is Gen Z Saying?

YuvalBeraru/Shutterstock : Surfing is growing in popularity in India

Places of Interest

What Are Playcations? The Experience-Led Travel Trend Everyone's Talking About

Supplied : Hospitality is no longer about rooms alone—its about experiences

India Travels Differently Now

Unsplash : Travellers are increasingly splitting one trip across multiple hotels for a richer experience

How Hotel Hopping Helps You Experience A Destination Better

Unsplash : Several of Delhi’s public spaces played a pivotal role in early LGBTQ+ organising and remain markers of the city’s social history

Pride And Precaution: For LGBTQ+ Travellers, The Question Remains—Can I Be Myself Here?

mtrinjaniultra/website : Trail runner on the Mount Rinjani Ultra

Would You Run A Marathon On A Volcano? Welcome To The Darecation

Shutterstock : Instead of cancelling trips, many are trimming spending in other areas

Why Travel Is Becoming Non-Negotiable for Indian Holidaymakers

Unsplash : Luxury stays are outpacing every other hotel category this summer

Luxury Leads The Boom As Indian Summer Travel Enters An Experience-First Era

Deposit Photos : The fall of the Rupee is rewriting travel budgets

How Currency Depreciation Is Reshaping Outbound Budgets For Indians

Vlada Karpovich/Pexels : Country counting is tracking how many countries you have visited and setting targets for the next ones on the list.

From Bucket Lists To Leaderboards: The Growing Obsession With Counting Countries In Travel

Shutterstock : Two women walking in snowshoes in the snow

Gen Z Doesn’t Want A Vacation Anymore. They Want A Personality Test On The Move

Shutterstock : A view of Gurudongmar Lake surrounded by snow-covered Himalayan peaks

Can’t Travel Abroad This Summer? Try These Indian Destinations Instead

Shutterstock : A grandparent and grandchild share a moment of affection

What Is Nonnamaxxing And How It's Changing The Way We Travel And Unwind

Shutterstock : What was once considered an occasional escape is steadily becoming a lifestyle choice

Why Burnt-Out Indians Are Taking To The Road

Deposit photos : A hotel room

Beyond The Room: What Travellers Want From Hotel Stays In 2026

Subhabrata Biswas : Basgo’s 16th-century monasyery in Ladakh

As Temperatures Soar, Travellers Turn To Coolcations And Slower Travel

pxhere : Heat is becoming a factor that has to be worked around, rather than a brief inconvenience

Chasing Shade: How Heatwaves Are Redrawing The Travel Map

Shutterstock : The majestic Kailash Himalaya range from Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh

Rising Airfares, West Asia Conflict, And The Big Shift In How Indians Travel

explorewithinfo/Shutterstock : Coorg or Kodagu is a popular destination

How Domestic Tourism Is Reshaping India’s Hotel Industry

Unsplash : Toy tourism blends nostalgia, fan culture and immersive attractions into a fast-growing global travel trend

Places of Interest

The Rise Of Toy Tourism And The New Age Of Play Parks

Deposit Photos : A woman stands within the premises of Santani Wellness, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Calmcations Explained: Why Doing Nothing Is The Biggest Travel Trend In 2026

Wiki Commons : Glowmads combine wanderlust with beauty and skincare

Glowcation Takes Flight: All About Gen Z's Skincare Travel Trend

Shutterstock : For women travellers, safety is a top priority when planning trips

Meaningful Before Magical: The Real Travel Priorities That Will Shape 2026

LUWS PWU 5801/Wiki Commons : One way to sample a countrys food is through the snacks in supermarkets

Snack Tourism: Why Supermarkets Are The New Landmarks For Travellers

Shutterstock : The year promises travel that is thoughtful, tailored, and transformative

The Future Of Exploration: Key Travel Trends For 2026

Vlada Karpovich/Pexels : Journeys are increasingly an expression of identity

India Emerges As A Global Travel Powerhouse In GHA’s 2026 Outlook

Shutterstock : At Gadsar Lake, Kashmir

Year Ender 2025: These Indian Destinations Went Viral And Became The Year’s Hottest Travel Picks

Anuradha Sengupta

Unsplash : A person plans travel on phone (representational image)

8 Travel Trends That Dominated 2025 And Changed How The World Travels