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Not long ago, a table for one drew awkward glances from fellow guests and zero attention from servers while a solo travel itinerary invited quiet pity. It's very different today. And it's not just about burying your nose in a book or working on a laptop in a coffee shop or co-working space. Indians, led by millennials and Gen Zs, are out and about, busy rewriting the rules -- one solo plan at a time. Be it 25-year-old student Kanika Saluja or 72-year-old retired banker Amit Gupta, one is enough. And they are making it count. Most important, for both, going solo does not translate to being lonely. In fact, it is a statement of liberation. Unapologetic and entirely by choice. "I've done the years of running around for work and family. Now, if I step out alone, it's for pleasure -- a meal I enjoy or a short trip at my own pace. There's no coordination, no pressure. Just peace," Noida-based Gupta told PTI. Gupta, who is going the solitary way quietly and without hashtags, added with .

On the other hand, Education, media and entertainment, and e-commerce together account for only a modest slice of household budgets

Travel from India to the US is witnessing sustained and robust growth, with India emerging as the second-largest overseas source market for the US, Brand USA president and CEO Fred Dixon said. Dixon was in Bengaluru as part of his visit to India for the 12th edition of Brand USA Travel Week. He noted that the growth underscores the increasing sophistication and spending power of Indian travellers, as well as their growing appetite to explore destinations beyond traditional US gateways. "We're thrilled that travel to the United States from India continues to grow at a really incredible pace. We're up 40 per cent in terms of visitation volume since before the pandemic, since 2019," Dixon told PTI. He added that 2025 marked the second consecutive year of strong recovery, with more than two million Indian visitors travelling to the US. "We just finished the second year, 2025, with more than two million Indian visitors to the United States, which has now made India the second-largest .

More journeys, higher covers, and clearer priorities shaped travel in 2025

Next year will open with concerts by American rock band Linkin Park and singer John Mayer in January in Bengaluru and Mumbai, followed by the month-long ICC Men's T20 cricket World Cup starting in Feb

Indians are increasingly chasing experiences, with adventure tourism bookings recording high single-digit to double-digit growth in 2025 across age groups and destinations

Festive travel demand peaks as hotel bookings jump nearly 30% in December, pushing room rates and airfares higher across popular leisure destinations in India

This surge in spiritual travel was much higher than the steady growth seen in 2024, when pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya and Varanasi recorded 50% growth

IndiGo Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers has told the employees that the "worst is behind us", weeks after the budget carrier witnessed widespread flight cancellations

In this session, Rahul Borude, Co-founder & CEO of StampMyVisa shares his rich insights on visa processing and provides career tips to BSchool students

As the rupee weakens past 90/$, outbound travellers may adjust itineraries or reduce spends, while inbound and domestic tourism gain as India becomes more cost-competitive.

A list of the countries being added to the ban is expected to come soon, according to a Department of Homeland Security official

Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations

From the Indian Armed Forces to leading HR at MakeMyTrip, Yuvaraj Srivastava, MMT Group CHRO, shares powerful lessons on leadership, culture, and building high-performing teams in today’s workplace >

They make early bookings while prioritising safety and looking for upgrades, it says

The fourth of a six-part series examines why daily commute in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and GIFT City remains a challenge despite better bus and metro services, and new infrastructure

From classic favourites like Maldives and Paris to emerging hotspots like Vietnam and Norway, couples are seeking honeymoons that blend luxury, culture, and authentic experience

Premium stays, early planning, and value deals define Indian travellers' festive bookings, finds MakeMyTrip

Ventive, Brigade, Samhi and Chalet Hotels plan bulk of new inventory near metro office hubs as corporate travel and weekday occupancy boost room yields

Travellers to Europe, including Indians, will be subject to new entry registrations from Sunday under a phased implementation of the European Union's new digital border system. The EU's Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register at the border when entering any of the EU countries by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken. EES will be a requirement when entering Schengen area countries including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, with Ireland and Cyprus exempt. For travellers using the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International in London, the process will take place at the border before they leave the UK. We must do everything we can to prevent terrorists and irregular migrants from entering the Schengen Area illegally, said Rasmus Stoklund, EU's Minister for Immigration and Integration. It is crucial that we maintain effective control over third-country nationals entering the ...