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42% of Indian travellers forget clothes during trips: Booking.com report

More than 40 per cent of Indian travellers forget their belongings, including clothing items, during their trips, according to a report. Nearly half (42 per cent) Indian travellers leave behind clothing items like socks, shirts, tops during their holidays, followed by electronics like earphones, chargers or power banks (37 per cent), toiletries (36 per cent), glasses (30 per cent) and jewellery/watch (22 per cent), according to the report by online travel and related services provider by Booking.com and global market research company YouGov. Indians have also forgotten important documents such as passports or IDs (17 per cent), unexpected items such as hair extensions or wigs (15 per cent), teeth aligners (13 per cent) and even pets (12 per cent) at the destination, the report said. While packing, the most commonly forgotten items by Indian travellers include phone chargers or adapters (35 per cent), followed by toothbrushes or toothpaste (33 per cent), medicines (29 per cent) and .

China extends visa-free entry to 74 countries to draw more tourists

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government has been steadily expanding visa-free entry in a bid to boost tourism, the economy and its soft power. More than 20 million foreign visitors entered without a visa in 2024 almost one-third of the total and more than double from the previous year, according to the National Immigration Administration. This really helps people to travel because it is such a hassle to apply for a visa and go through the process, Georgi Shavadze, a Georgian living in Austria, said on a recent visit to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. While most tourist sites are still packed with far more domestic tourists than foreigners, travel companies and tour guides are now bracing for a bigger influx in anticipation of summer holiday goers coming to China. I'm practical

Sports tourism boom: Visas up 28% for Wimbledon, 30% for Formula 1 races

Visa searches spike 28% for Wimbledon, up to 30% for Formula 1 races as fans plan immersive trips. India eyes sports tourism with new national policy

Crowded Europe pushes Indian travellers to Eastern cities, visa-free spots

With protests and new curbs across Europe, Indian travellers are shifting focus to Southeast Asia, where relaxed visa rules are driving a spike in interest

Airports tap tech to reshape travel and boost commercial potential

The global airport automation market size is projected to surge to $85.12 billion by 2033 from $5.05 billion currently

Summer holidays put pressure on wallets as costs increase by 25-30%

Hotel, flight rates climb over increased demand, geopolitical disruptions

Global leisure travel market to reach $15 trillion by 2040: BCG report

The next wave of travellers is increasingly coming from emerging markets like China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam, outpacing traditional tourism heavyweights like the US, UK, and Germany

Travel industry in turbulence amid worsening West Asia situation

Industry executives said closure of airspaces leading to longer routes and flight times has already led to a 12-15% hike in air fares on some routes

Southeast Asia courts Indian travellers with easier visas, flight deals

While Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia remain the top destinations in terms of passenger seat capacity in flights, Vietnam has emerged as the biggest gainer

International travel spend by Indians up 25% to $31.7 bn in FY24: Report

Millennials and Gen Zs comprise almost half of travelers going abroad, says survey by insurance company

No visa hassles: Top countries Indians can visit with ease in 2025

More than 100 countries offer visa-free, e-Visa, or visa-on-arrival access for Indian passport holders

US imposes visa bans on Indian travel agents over illegal migration links

The move comes amid President Donald Trump's broad crackdown on migration to the United States and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the country

Covid cases rising in Southeast Asia: What Indian travellers need to know

A fresh wave of Covid-19 is sweeping across parts of Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand all reporting a noticeable rise in infections

Refused to descend: Indian mountaineer dies at Mt Everest near 'death zone'

Subrata Ghosh, 45, dies descending Mount Everest near the Hillary Step in the death zone marking the first Indian fatality of the 2025 spring climbing season

Summer vacations 2025: Most exciting places in India to travel with kids

Top 7 kid-friendly places in India for Summer Vacation 2025-fun, nature, and learning rolled into unforgettable family trips

Visa-free, cool and offbeat: Indian travellers' top summer picks

Domestic destinations such as Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India and Kerala remain top favourites for Indian travellers, as per Thomas Cook

If you travel for work, try living in a hotel instead of a home: Report

I stayed at different properties, but the Standards in New York, both the one in the East Village and the High Line ended up on heavy rotation for me

Moscow City in talks with India for 'group-free visa regime' travel

The Moscow City Tourism Committee is in discussions with the Indian government for a 'group-free visa regime,' allowing a specified number of tourists travelling together in a group to enter Russia without a visa. "When there is a group of tourists travelling together to Russia, the particular number should be mentioned in the document for the visit to become visa free. For example, in the Chinese document, the group should be 10-20 people. We are in talks with the Indian External Affairs Ministry for a final agreement on the number of people comprising a group from India to avail this facility," Moscow City Tourism Committee Chairman Evgeny Kozlov told PTI on the sidelines of an event on Wednesday evening. Kozlov further said India is an important country and ranks second in terms of source market among far abroad countries after China. "India is a priority market for us. For us among the far abroad countries, China ranks at the number one position, followed by India. Indians are .

The Savaari Flexi-Itinerary: Redefining Road Trips with Tailored Experiences

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The travel bug is mutating: Event-driven gig journeys are the new thing

Indian travellers are increasingly choosing customised travel destinations centred around music concerts and sports events