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Southeast Asia emerges as top choice for Indian tourists, finds Oyo report

Southeast Asian countries have emerged as the favourite destinations for Indian travellers planning short vacations abroad, while the United States, Europe, and Australia were among the preferences for long stays, according to a survey released on Monday. According to OYO Global Summer Vacations Travelopedia 2024: Southeast Asia has emerged as the top choice of Indian tourists for shorter stays of 5-7 days, making the most of long weekends and holidays after visa relaxation. The final sample size comprised around 4,000 respondents, providing a data set to analyse emerging trends and preferences in the overseas travel behaviour of Indian tourists. Bali emerged as the top destination with 38 per cent respondents voting in its favour, closely followed by Pattaya, Bangkok, and Dubai. Southeast Asian destinations such as Indonesia and Malaysia emerged as preferred countries following relaxed visa norms, OYO said. Europe and the United States of America emerged as the top choice for ...

Sunday holidays linked to Christians, one district tried to change it: Modi

Lok Sabha elections 2024: While addressing election rally in Dumka, Jharkhand, Modi says one district in Jharkhand tried to change weekly-offs from Sunday to Fridays

How many bank holidays are there in June 2024: Check the full list here

There are a total of 8 days of bank closures in June 2024, including national holidays, every second and fourth Saturday and each Sunday

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: Are banks closed today? Check details

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: On May 8, 2024, banks remain closed in West Bengal due to the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore

Bank holiday on May 1: Why banks are closed tomorrow, check the details

Banks will remain shut tomorrow, May 1, due to Maharashtra Day and Labour day. Check states where banks will remain closed tomorrow

May 1 will be a bank holiday: Full list of bank holidays in May 2024

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, on May 1, 2024, bank operations will remain suspended in major cities due to May Day

How many bank holidays are there in April 2024: Check full list here

There are a total of 14 days of bank closures in April 2024, including national holidays, every second and fourth Saturday and each Sunday.

Bank Holidays in April 2024: Here's the full holiday list for April month

In the month of April, banks will remain shut for 12 days. If you are planning to visit banks this month, here is the full holiday list you should know

Holi 2024 Bank Holiday: Bank to remain shut in some states, check list here

Holi 2024 Bank Holiday: India will celebrate Holi on March 25, 2024, and banks in most of the states will remain closed on this day. Check the full list of remaining holidays in the country

Lakshadweep to Digha: India's best beach holiday destinations beyond Goa

Dotted across India's vast coastline, these places are less crowded and culturally vibrant

Bank Holidays in February 2024: Banks to remain shut for 11 days

Banks will remain shut for 11 days in February. Internet banking and ATMs will remain operational across the country

Holidays, live telecast of Ram Mandir event: Stage set for a Ramayana redo

The excitement around the Ram Mandir consecration is building up and it's spreading across the country - from housing societies, temples to schools

Ram Mandir Inauguration Holiday: Several states declare holiday, check list

Many states have declared a holiday on January 22, 2024, due to the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple. Check the full list here

Ram mandir: These states have declared a holiday on January 22. Check list

Several states have declared a public holiday or half day on January 22 in honour of the 'Pran Prathishtha' ceremony for the Ram mandir in Ayodhya

Lakshadweep Trip: Here's a complete guide for first-timers to the Island

After the controversy between India and Maldives, Indians are moving to their own vacation spot, i.e., Lakshadweep. Here's how you can plan your trip to Lakshadweep

Bank Holidays in January 2024: Banks to remain closed for 16 days

RBI announced the list of bank holidays in light of different elements including national/state holidays, cultural or religious recognition, functional necessities, government declarations and so on

63% people believe digital services are crucial in holidays: Cisco

As many as 35 per cent of Indians would be angry if apps fail, said the survey done among 12,000 people in multiple countries

Bank holidays in December: Banks to remain closed for 18 days; check list

Bank Holidays in December 2023: Banks in India will remain closed for 18 days next month

Bank Holidays in November 2023: Banks to remain shut for 15 days next month

The Reserve Bank of India has released the list of bank holidays in November month. Banks will remain closed for 15 days. However, online service, UPI transactions will continue to work seamlessly

Banks to remain closed for 16 days in September; check full list here

Bank holiday September 2023: With 12 official holidays in various states and four weekends, the banks will remain closed for sixteen days. Here's the complete list