Global Travel Industry

YouTube drives travel inspiration as 81% Indians plan to splurge: Report

A Google-Kantar study shows YouTube is now the top source of travel inspiration for Indians, with rising digital engagement and a strong shift towards premium

Thomas Cook India eyes 50 million leisure travellers over next five years

Rising disposable incomes, GST reforms, and year-round travel habits are set to fuel India's tourism momentum, with Thomas Cook India projecting 50 million leisure travellers over the next five years

Dutch technology investor Prosus joins India's travel story with Ixigo bet

Global major open to investing in more travel cos in India

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Concert economy giving wings to micro-holidays, hotels stays

Surge in wellness travel in India pushes category into mainstream

Hotels catering to wellness see 15% spike in room rates vs 2024

After hotels, online travel portals come under GST department lens

After probing hotels for GST underpayment, authorities now seek booking-level data from online travel portals to check possible double taxation

Moonlight Express: Rediscovering the lost romance and rhythm of slow travel

In the process, she draws the reader into not just the train and the intricacies of its sleeper class, but also the people, the character of cities it passes, and of course the surrounding countryside

IATO urges government to strengthen global promotion of India tourism

Tour operators seek tourism attaches, global campaigns, and a unified Incredible India strategy to revive foreign tourist arrivals and attract new markets

Destination becomes the stay, content the compass for travellers: Report

A new Booking.com report shows 80% of Indian travellers now prefer to spend most of their time at hotels, driving a boom in experience-led stays and non-room revenues

International travel, tourism to support 90 million new jobs by 2035: WTTC

The international travel and tourism sector will support 9.1 crore new jobs in the next 10 years, accounting for one in every three jobs created globally, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Demographic and structural shifts could create a workforce shortfall of more than 4.3 crore people if left unaddressed, says the report, Future of the Travel and Tourism Workforce', which focused on 20 economies. The Council works with governments on issues of the travel and tourism industry, and is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of the sector. The report, released at the 25th WTTC Global Summit in Rome recently, is based on extensive global research, including a large-scale survey of business leaders and in-depth interviews with the tourism body's members and other key stakeholders, a release said. In 2024, demand for travel and tourism was stronger than it has ever been. The sector's GDP contribution grew 8.5 per cent to reach .

'Nap'cations: A perfect getaway to sleep in is India's new travel trend

Several hotels and resorts have created packages to cater the demand

Diwali festive period sees rise in 'visiting friends and relatives' travel

Spiritual tourism, local festivals, luxury stays and international travel see uptick

Agoda sees 67% rise in int'l travel interest to India for Diwali 2025

South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia emerging as new inbound markets for festive period

Any tweak in US student visa policy may dent biz: Yatra CEO Shringi

Corporate travel spike and pro-travel govt policies likely to come as a boost

Cleartrip grows 3-4 times faster than travel industry, plans new verticals

Flipkart-owned Cleartrip is growing three to four times faster than the travel industry in 2025 and plans to add new business lines, including hotels, trains and buses, to expand its reach

TBO TEK surges 15%, hits 6-month high; what's driving travel related stock?

TBO TEK stock rallied today after the company announced its plan to acquire US-based Classic Vacations from The Najafi Companies to expand its global reach into North America.

MakeMyTrip charts global expansion route, boosts corporate travel focus

Cofounder says growth driven by three engines: Customers, artificial intelligence, and supply

Tapping the frequent flyers: How Jet Airways set the standard in 1994

The concept of frequent-flyer programme (FFP) was pioneered by American Airlines with its AAdvantage Frequent Flyer programme, launched in May 1981

Tourism boom, rising spend give wings to travel companies' IPO plans

Last week, airport quick service restaurant player Travel Food Services listed on BSE to raise Rs 2,000 crore

Indians opt for skill-based, learning-led holidays over leisure trips

According to Cox and Kings, this segment is expected to grow annually by 15-20 per cent over the next three to five years. These types of trips generally range from 10 to 12 days to over a month